Manager, Total Rewards
Rio Tinto•Boron, CA
•$146,800 - $201,850•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a Total Rewards Manager to join our people team. This role leads the design, governance, and delivery of benefits programs across the U.S. business (~950 employees), while providing oversight and coordination for benefits programs across international locations. In addition, the role provides leadership across compensation and incentive programs through a dedicated specialist. You will ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business strategy, while delivering a strong employee experience across a multi-country workforce.
Requirements
- Commitment to safety and employee wellbeing
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field
- 8–12+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards management
- Strong expertise in U.S. benefits and retirement plans, including DB and DC plans
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, and related compliance requirements
- Experience managing union and non-union benefit programs
- Experience across compensation, including salary structures, benchmarking, and incentive programs
- Proven experience in vendor management and program design
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
Nice To Haves
- Occasional travel as required
Responsibilities
- Lead U.S. benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement wellness, and leave
- Manage benefits programs supporting both union (CBA-based) and non-union employee populations, including retiree benefits
- Oversee defined benefit (pension) and defined contribution (401(k)) retirement programs
- Ensure ERISA compliance and fiduciary governance of benefit plans
- Ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements, including reporting obligations and monitoring legislative changes
- Oversee and coordinate benefits across international locations for smaller international teams (France, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, China, Singapore, India, Brazil, and Japan)
- Ensure that the benefits policies and programs support the strategic direction of the business.
- Manage brokers, insurers, and administrators; drive performance and continuous improvement
- Provide advisory support to HR, leadership, and benefit committees on plan design and complex issues
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR Operations, and external partners
- Provide Total Rewards leadership, including oversight of compensation programs delivered through a specialist
- Oversee salary structure design, market benchmarking, and annual merit and pay review processes
- Oversee short- and long-term incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market competitiveness
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual incentive eligibility
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Strong retirement programs, including company contributions and 401(k) matching
- Generous paid time off and leave programs
- Wellbeing and employee support programs
- Learning and career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
