Manager Total Rewards - Projects, Analytics & Process Optimization

REXEL • Dallas, TX

105d

About The Position

The Manager Total Rewards – Projects, Analytics & Process Optimization is a highly skilled and strategic leader that is responsible for leading projects, driving analytics, and optimizing processes within the Total Rewards function. This role will be responsible for managing the support for compensation, benefits, incentive programs, and payroll while leveraging data analytics to guide decision-making and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in total rewards management in the areas of data analytics and insights, project leadership, and process improvement methodologies.

Requirements

• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience auditing payroll and incentive compensation data for accuracy and compliance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of compensation structures, benefits programs, incentive plans, and relevant legal regulations
• Experience working with HRIS and total rewards platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain a confidential work environment, including handling issues with discretion and good judgment
• Planning and project management skills are necessary, as is the ability to succeed and prioritize while meeting multiple deadlines
• Must have excellent group presentation and leadership skills, and needs assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive analytics reporting to evaluate the effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation, benefits, and incentive programs
• Analyze total rewards data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement; provide actionable insights to HR leadership and business partners
• Drive continuous process optimization initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of Total Rewards operations
• Lead and manage Total Rewards projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and business units to ensure total rewards programs support talent attraction, retention, and engagement strategies
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on compensation, benefits and pay trends
• Audit incentive and payroll data regularly to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of compensation payments
• Identify gaps in processes that need to be mitigated through new integrations or process updates. Partner with teams to implement mitigation
• Create and maintain M&A implementation / integration processes and templates
• Stay current on market trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in total rewards and HR analytics
• Manage the administration of the service award and recognition programs
• Manage compensation survey and data analytics tools
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees