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Total Rewards Manager

Oakleaf Partnership · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
125.000 - 150.000
Job type:
Contract

Key Responsibilities
Compensation Leadership

Own and manage the

North American compensation framework , including job grading and career structures

Lead all

compensation reviews, benchmarking, and internal equity analysis

Handle compensation-related queries and approvals across the business

Partner with the global compensation team to adapt and implement frameworks locally

Oversee

executive and short-term incentive plans (STIP) , including quarterly cycles

Manage incentive programmes for internal teams, including enrollment teams

Benefits Management

Lead all

employee benefits programmes

across the U.S. and Canada (approx. 1,100 employees)

Own

end-to-end relationship with external benefits broker/providers

Manage

contract negotiations and renewals

via broker partners

Oversee

open enrolment

(notably the October cycle)

Ensure compliance, including audits (e.g. 50/500 audit)

Act as escalation point for all benefits-related queries

Global Mobility & Additional Oversight

Manage

global mobility activities

at a North American level

Provide

oversight of leave of absence policies and programmes

Ensure seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Systems & Processes

Work closely with HRIS systems (AVP for HRIS), including

SAP data integration and daily feeds

Maintain accurate reporting and analytics for compensation and benefits

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a

hands-on, end-to-end Compensation & Benefits leader

who thrives in a

mid-sized, private equity-backed environment

Essential Experience

Deep expertise across

compensation, benefits, and mobility

in North America

Proven experience managing

broker relationships and benefits programmes

Strong understanding of

compensation frameworks, equity, and incentive plans

Experience working in

lean or mid-sized organisations , with broad ownership

Must have experience in 50/500 audit

Preferred Experience

Background in

PE-backed or high-growth environments

Familiarity with

SAP / HRIS systems

Exposure to

cross-border (U.S./Canada) benefits and compensation structures

What Makes This Role Unique

Full ownership of

Compensation, Benefits, and Mobility

across North America

Opportunity to shape and lead during a

critical business transition (ongoing sales process)

Highly visible role with

executive exposure

Flexible

remote working model

with strong leadership support

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