Total Rewards Manager

Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This Total Rewards Manager role offers the opportunity to shape and lead comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies that directly impact employee experience and organizational success. You will have visibility across leadership teams and play a strategic role in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent through competitive and compliant rewards programs.

The position combines both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, influencing decision‑making, and driving program improvements. With exposure to compensation design, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems, this role provides a well‑rounded leadership opportunity within human resources.

Job Description
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. This role also leverages data and HR systems to drive insights, improve processes, and enhance employee understanding of total rewards offerings.

Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy & Administration

Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with organizational goals

Ensure programs are competitive, cost‑effective, and compliant with applicable regulations

Utilize HR systems and data analytics to monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements

Design and deliver employee communications and training related to compensation and benefits programs

Support due diligence and integration efforts related to mergers or acquisitions

Benefits Management

Oversee administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs

Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communication, and implementation

Analyze benefits utilization and costs, recommending enhancements and cost‑control strategies

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA)

Coordinate required reporting, including Forms 5500, 1094/1095, and other regulatory filings

Manage vendor relationships and support employee inquiries and escalations

Contribute to internal committees related to benefits and retirement plan governance

Support and manage wellness initiatives

Compensation Management

Design and maintain salary structures, job architecture, and pay‑for‑performance programs

Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases and incentive plans

Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning

Ensure compliance with pay regulations and support pay equity initiatives

Partner with leadership and finance on compensation planning and budgeting

Address off‑cycle compensation requests and support executive compensation programs as needed

Collaboration & Leadership

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members

Partner with Finance and other departments to forecast and manage total rewards costs

Collaborate cross‑functionally to support organizational initiatives and continuous improvement

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required

8+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, including compensation and benefits program management

Experience with both strategic program design and operational execution

Certifications (Preferred)

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), or SHRM/HRCI certification

Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of HRIS systems

In‑depth knowledge of compensation practices and benefits regulations

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information

Financial acumen and experience managing budgets related to total rewards

Ability to lead change initiatives and drive continuous improvement

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