Senior Total Rewards Manager
Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA, New York, NY, United States
Senior Total Rewards Manager (Fully Remote – EST Required)
About the Role
We’re seeking a strategic, data‑driven Senior Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our compensation, benefits, and payroll programs. This role is fully remote, but candidates must be located in and work standard business hours within the Eastern Time Zone.
You’ll serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert across all areas of Total Rewards, ensuring our programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with our people strategy. This is a high‑impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and enjoys building strong cross‑functional partnerships.
Key Responsibilities Compensation
Lead the development, evaluation, and administration of compensation structures, salary bands, and incentive programs
Conduct market analyses and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices
Partner with HR and business leaders on job architecture, leveling, and compensation decisions
Oversee annual merit, bonus, and compensation planning cycles
Benefits
Manage the strategy, design, and administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs
Evaluate benefit offerings for competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and employee experience
Lead open enrollment planning, communication, and execution
Partner with brokers, vendors, and carriers to optimize service delivery and resolve escalations
Payroll
Oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations in partnership with internal teams and external providers
Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across all employee groups
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Drive process improvements, audits, and system enhancements
Total Rewards Strategy & Operations
Develop and maintain Total Rewards policies, governance, and documentation
Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and identify trends
Lead Total Rewards communications to enhance employee understanding and engagement
Support M&A activities, integrations, and organizational changes as needed
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with balanced expertise across compensation, benefits, and payroll
Strong knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment, benefits, and payroll regulations
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership abilities
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating across time zones
Must reside in and work standard business hours within the Eastern Time Zone
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You’ll serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert across all areas of Total Rewards, ensuring our programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with our people strategy. This is a high‑impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and enjoys building strong cross‑functional partnerships.
Key Responsibilities Compensation
Lead the development, evaluation, and administration of compensation structures, salary bands, and incentive programs
Conduct market analyses and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices
Partner with HR and business leaders on job architecture, leveling, and compensation decisions
Oversee annual merit, bonus, and compensation planning cycles
Benefits
Manage the strategy, design, and administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs
Evaluate benefit offerings for competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and employee experience
Lead open enrollment planning, communication, and execution
Partner with brokers, vendors, and carriers to optimize service delivery and resolve escalations
Payroll
Oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations in partnership with internal teams and external providers
Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across all employee groups
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Drive process improvements, audits, and system enhancements
Total Rewards Strategy & Operations
Develop and maintain Total Rewards policies, governance, and documentation
Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and identify trends
Lead Total Rewards communications to enhance employee understanding and engagement
Support M&A activities, integrations, and organizational changes as needed
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with balanced expertise across compensation, benefits, and payroll
Strong knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment, benefits, and payroll regulations
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership abilities
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating across time zones
Must reside in and work standard business hours within the Eastern Time Zone
The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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