Compensation & Total Rewards Specialist | Remote

Lifeway is seeking a Compensation & Total Rewards Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team! In this role, you will design and administer competitive compensation programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent for Team Lifeway. Your expertise in compensation management will ensure our programs align with market standards while supporting our mission to serve the church and advance the gospel. If you’re passionate about both your faith and your career, Lifeway offers a place where both can thrive.

Why Lifeway? 

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code 

This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote 

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Implement and administer job pricing policies and compensation practices.
• Manage all aspects of base and variable pay programs, including job market pricing studies, bonus programs, and annual incentive plans.
• Build and maintain pay structures, job grades, and salary ranges.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on compensation-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation projects.
• Monitor and analyze total rewards trends, recommending improvements.
• Work with HR Technology to ensure the HR system (currently PeopleSoft) meets compensation needs and
• integrates with market pricing software.
• Support performance management and development processes.
• Conduct audits to ensure proper job classification and regulatory compliance.
• Stay informed of compensation-related regulations to mitigate organizational risk.
• Occasional travel, sometimes overnight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, I/O Psychology, or a related discipline

Master’s degree, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience, required

• 3+ years of experience in compensation, including base and variable pay programs
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of compensation and Total Rewards practices.
• Familiarity with employment, wage, and hour laws.
• Technically adept, with experience in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Preferred experience with PeopleSoft and CompAnalyst.
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and completing job survey instruments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to partner across teams and business leaders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience, preferred

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), or related certification (in process or earned)
• Experience with internal/external consulting, organizational change, training, benefits, and performance management