Manager, Total Rewards

• **This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Total Rewards based in United States.**
• This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale a modern total rewards function within a growing, remote-first organization.
• You will lead compensation, benefits, and payroll strategies that directly impact employee experience, retention, and business performance.
• The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational ownership, requiring both analytical expertise and strong execution skills.
• You will design competitive programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and build scalable processes that support organizational growth.
• Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will influence how employees are rewarded and supported.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a Total Rewards professional who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and creating meaningful employee experiences.

### Accountabilities

As Manager, Total Rewards, you will own the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, benefits, and payroll programs while building a scalable rewards function. You will balance long-term strategic initiatives with immediate operational needs, ensuring accurate administration, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the development and optimization of compensation and benefits strategies aligned with business goals, employee needs, and market competitiveness.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking, internal equity reviews, pay structure analysis, and recommend improvements to rewards programs.
• Manage annual compensation review cycles, incentive programs, compensation modeling, and leadership compensation initiatives.
• Oversee health plan strategy, vendor relationships, benefit renewals, enrollment processes, and employee benefits operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, pay transparency requirements, and multi-state payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll operations for a remote workforce, ensuring accurate processing, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll and benefits questions, providing clear guidance and timely resolutions.
• Build and scale the Total Rewards function by defining processes, improving workflows, and supporting the future development of the team.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and leadership teams to provide insights, reporting, and recommendations that improve employee programs and organizational effectiveness.

## **Requirements:**

The ideal candidate is an experienced Total Rewards professional who combines strategic thinking with strong operational expertise. You should have experience managing compensation, benefits, and payroll programs while thriving in a fast-paced environment where building and improving systems is essential.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, or related HR disciplines, including hands-on payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, benefits administration, and employment regulations.
• Experience managing payroll systems such as ADP or Paylocity and HRIS platforms; experience with BambooHR is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, pay transparency laws, and related compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze compensation data, conduct market benchmarking, and develop equitable reward strategies.
• Experience managing payroll processes for distributed or remote teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels, managing day-to-day execution while building long-term programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with leadership and employees at all levels.
• Certifications such as CPP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are considered a plus.

## **Benefits:**

• Competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, and market alignment.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to support distributed teams.
• Opportunity to build and lead a scalable Total Rewards function from the ground up.
• Comprehensive employee benefits programs, including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings programs and additional financial wellness benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, and employee support programs.
• Opportunity to influence compensation strategy and employee experience within a growing organization.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.