Total Rewards Manager

The Total Rewards Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive total rewards programs, including both compensation and benefits to attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role will focus heavily on compensation design, market competitiveness, and pay equity, while also ensuring our benefits offerings are aligned with team member needs and organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and administration of base salary structures, variable pay programs, merit increases, and incentive plans.

Conduct complex compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity studies, and compensation modeling for new and existing roles. Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on compensation and benefits-related matters for HR business partners and department leaders. Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including merit planning, bonus payouts, and compensation communications. Monitor compensation trends and legislation to ensure ongoing compliance and competitiveness.

Evaluate and manage compensation tools and technologies; oversee compensation data integrity within the HRIS. Oversee all team member benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans. Lead annual benefits open enrollment processes, including team member education. Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure compliance with benefits programs.

Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA). Respond to and resolve complex team member questions and issues related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims. Collaborate with Team and Culture leadership to create and evolve a forward-thinking total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives. Analyze internal and external data to assess total rewards program effectiveness and propose enhancements.

Lead communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, and value of total rewards offerings. Ensure all compensation and benefits programs are compliant with applicable laws and internal governance standards. Prepare reports and dashboards related to compensation and benefits metrics for leadership decision-making. Manage audits, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred or professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred. 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a compensation-focused role.

Deep expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, job evaluation, and pay equity. Strong working knowledge of benefits administration and compliance. Proficiency with HRIS systems and compensation analytics Preferred Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in mid-size and large, multi-state organizations.

Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactical solutions.