Rewards Specialist

About the role As a Rewards Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent and high-quality employee experience by providing Tier II support across benefits programs in the U.S. and Canada. You will work within the People Solutions function, collaborating closely with Rewards, People Advisors, vendors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to administer, maintain, and continuously improve benefits processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to global initiatives, enhance regional benefits delivery, and support compliance and governance across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities Provide Tier II support by resolving complex benefits‑related queries and escalations in a timely manner.
Administer and maintain employee benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada, including health, dental, life, disability, pension, and savings plans.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations governing benefits programs.
Partner with People Advisors and Rewards teams to support benefits delivery and related compensation activities.
Manage vendor relationships, including performance tracking, invoicing, and SLA adherence.
Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement of benefits administration and knowledge management.
Support implementation of global initiatives such as WorkFlex, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
Who we are looking for 3+ years of experience in Rewards, Benefits, or Total Rewards environments.
Hands‑on experience administering benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.
Strong understanding of benefits compliance and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or Paycom.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate across HR and business functions.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; Spanish language skills are a plus.
Job details Job type: Full‑time
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite – 5 days per week)
Travel expectations: Occasional travel as needed by the business
Salary: $65,000 – $85,000* – the stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.
Benefits: Full‑time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) match.
EEO Statement Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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