Manager - Compensation and Benefits

TDECU•Post Oak, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Compensation and Benefits plays a leadership role in executing TDECU’s total rewards strategy. This role manages compensation, benefits, wellness, and recognition program operations to support organizational goals, attract and retain talent, and promote pay equity and market competitiveness. It combines strategic insight with hands-on program management. The manager oversees program design and operations, maintains job architecture, pay structures, and incentive programs, and administers employee recognition and wellness initiatives. The role conducts market analysis and benchmarking, monitors regulatory compliance, analyzes program performance, and provides data-based insights. It advises the CHCO, HR Business Partners, and organizational leaders; supports workforce planning, recruiting, and retention; and manages annual merit, bonus, and benefits cycles, Workday compensation data, survey participation, job evaluations, and program administration. The position also supports compensation and benefits integration during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, including due diligence and harmonization. It facilitates vendor selection and manages vendor relationships and performance. The role has two direct reports and follows a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week onsite, with variation possible based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of increasingly progressive experience in Total Rewards, including compensation and benefits.
Prior compensation analysis experience.
Workday Compensation experience.
Previous leadership experience.
Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices and regulations.
Strong data analysis and Excel skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to influence across levels.
High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to conduct studies and prepare sound recommendations.
Ability to analyze and interpret policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to research and analyze information or data and present findings concisely.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations.
Ability to understand and follow broad and complex instructions.

Nice To Haves

M&A experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation and day-to-day operations of compensation, benefits, wellness, and recognition programs aligned with business and talent strategies.
Operationalize a forward-looking roadmap for total rewards programs.
Maintain job architecture, pay structures, and incentive programs to support growth and performance.
Administer the employee recognition platform and lead wellness program events to promote health, well-being, and engagement.
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
Collaborate with leaders on job structures that align with internal job architecture, support growth and development, and remain market competitive.
Monitor trends, regulations, and risks related to pay and benefits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Track and analyze total rewards program performance and provide actionable insights through data and dashboards.
Advise the CHCO, HR Business Partners, and leaders on pay and benefits program design and decisions.
Educate leaders on compensation philosophy and practices and the value of total rewards programs.
Support workforce planning, recruiting, and retention through tailored compensation strategies.
Manage annual merit, bonus, and benefits cycles.
Oversee compensation data and structures in Workday in partnership with HRIS.
Lead survey participation, job evaluations, and program administration using survey data systems.
Manage recognition platform activities and ensure timely and appropriate program funding.
Support compensation and benefits integration in M&A or restructuring initiatives and ensure compliance across geographies.
Conduct due diligence and lead total rewards harmonization efforts.
Facilitate total rewards vendor selection by evaluating services, rates, terms, and conditions and guiding decisions.
Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance through data reviews, audits, and employee feedback.