Total Rewards Administrative Assistant

Total Rewards Administrative Assistant

The Total Rewards Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and project support to the Total Rewards organization, including senior leadership and the Benefits and Compensation teams. This role coordinates communications, calendars, financial processes, meetings and events, vendor activities, and ongoing Total Rewards initiatives while supporting the efficient day-to-day operations of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Total Rewards, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, internal communications, presentations, and support for current and future initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage complex calendars for HR and Total Rewards SVP, VPs, and Directors, ensuring appropriate attendance and alignment across meetings, events, and key priorities.
• Provide administrative and project coordination support for ongoing and future Total Rewards initiatives across Health & Welfare, Retirement, and Compensation.
• Manage internal and external Health & Welfare, Retirement, and QTC benefits communications, coordinating content and distribution to appropriate audiences.
• Review and distribute incoming Leidos mail and coordinate ad hoc physical mailings on behalf of the Total Rewards team.
• Manage invoice processing, funding wire transfers, and NPO requests for Corporate Benefits and Compensation, including submitting requests, tracking approvals and payments, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Support Total Rewards travel and expense administration, including expense report preparation, reimbursement submissions, reconciliation, documentation, and audit-related requests.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site, off-site, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events, including meeting spaces, catering, external visitors, guest speakers, audiovisual requirements, and other logistical needs.
• Serve as a liaison among vendors, attendees, and executive leadership for Total Rewards conferences, meetings, and events to facilitate effective communication and successful execution.
• Coordinate RFP-related activities and events, including scheduling, logistics, timelines, vendor communications, and internal review requirements.
• Support the implementation and transition of Total Rewards vendors, including maintaining organized documentation, coordinating communications, tracking financial activities, and supporting implementation milestones.
• Serve as a point of contact for onboarding activities and new-hire inquiries within Total Rewards, helping coordinate a smooth transition and positive onboarding experience for new team members.
• Maintain organized office records, supplies, files, and storage systems to improve accessibility, operational efficiency, and long-term record management.
• Partner with Total Rewards leadership and team members on ad hoc administrative, operational, and project needs to support departmental priorities and business objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant administrative, executive support, project coordination, or related experience; additional education may be considered in lieu of some experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and managing complex calendars, meetings, and competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with employees, senior executives, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, compensation, benefits, financial, and business information.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, take initiative, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities may change quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, communications, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting Human Resources, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Finance, or another corporate function.
• Experience providing administrative support to Vice President or Senior Vice President-level executives.
• Experience coordinating large meetings, conferences, vendor presentations, RFP activities, or executive events.
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reporting, vendor payments, or other financial administrative processes.
• Experience supporting projects, implementations, or vendor transitions.
• Familiarity with HR systems, financial systems, procurement tools, or employee communication platforms.
• Experience working in a large, complex, matrixed organization.

Key Competencies

• Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Executive Support & Professionalism - Provides responsive, high-quality support and represents the Total Rewards organization professionally with employees, executives, and external partners.
• Organization & Prioritization - Effectively manages multiple calendars, deadlines, meetings, projects, and requests while maintaining attention to detail.
• Initiative & Anticipation - Looks ahead, anticipates needs, identifies potential issues, and takes appropriate action without waiting for direction.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and professionally and adapts communication appropriately for executives, employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Discretion & Judgment - Handles confidential and sensitive information appropriately and exercises sound judgment.
• Collaboration - Builds effective working relationships across Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Procurement, and other functions, as well as with external vendors.
• Adaptability - Remains effective in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, tight deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement - Identifies opportunities to simplify processes, improve organization, and increase the efficiency of administrative and operational activities.

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Original Posting:

September 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.