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.

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