Getting Started

Getting started is simple when you follow the TotalRewards Builder workflow. Each step builds on the last, helping you move from initial setup to employee-ready statements.

For your first project, complete the steps in sequence to save time and minimize revisions.

Here’s an overview of the workflow:


📝 Planning

  • Decide statement type (e.g., retrospective or current)
  • Review or create sample statement
  • Set up admins
  • Update statement settings

⚙️ Programs

  • Identify programs to include
  • Define cash compensation (salary, wages, annual bonus)
  • Define benefits (medical, dental, vision, insurance) and estimated tax savings
  • Define other valuable benefits (PTO, holiday pay, sick time)

🎨Design

  • Create or edit welcome letter, intros/footers, and add footnotes
  • Define non-cash content pages (Health, Income Protection, Retirement, and Other Benefits)
  • Add images (executive photo, logo, page content, printed statement)
  • Choose chart styles

🔍Data Integrity

  • Download the data template
  • Collect and organize employee data
  • Map and upload data
  • Conduct final review

📣Engagement

  • Edit employee emails
  • Send communications and survey
  • Monitor statement access
  • Review results