Manager, Total Rewards

Primient•Schaumburg, IL

3d•$120,878 - $151,098

About The Position

The Manager, Total Rewards, within the HR department, is responsible for designing, implementing, and administering competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs. The role ensures rewards programs are compliant, market-competitive, and appropriately differentiate performance, while advising senior leadership and key stakeholders on compensation matters. The manager analyzes compensation and benefits markets and develops strategies aligned with company goals for talent acquisition and retention. The role oversees salary structures, incentive plans, health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit programs; manages vendor relationships; develops policies and procedures; and supports regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting. It also provides guidance to HR business partners and managers and leads a team of compensation and benefits professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge of Total Rewards concepts, including pay ranges, position in range, market data, internal equity, pay philosophy, and benefits offerings.
Knowledge of Total Rewards best practices, including salary planning, job evaluation, bonus and equity administration, benchmarking, and benefit plan offerings.
Knowledge of executive compensation, FLSA, minimum wage, overtime, and pay transparency regulations.
Knowledge of healthcare and retirement plan regulations.
Skills in strategy deployment, budgeting, data analysis and storytelling, project management, program design and delivery management, and relationship building.
A data-driven, analytical, and continuous-improvement approach, with managerial courage.

Nice To Haves

Total Rewards professional certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or another relevant certification.
Executive compensation experience at a publicly traded company.
Two years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct compensation and benefits market analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and develop strategies aligned with company goals for talent acquisition and retention.
Incorporate executive compensation benchmarking and peer group analysis in a publicly traded company context.
Lead for the investment and Benefits committee and support materials for executive compensation discussions as needed.
Oversee the design and administration of salary structures, incentive plans, health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
Support executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentives, and align them with company performance and shareholder expectations.
Evaluate and negotiate with compensation and benefits vendors.
Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies and procedures, and train and educate HR and key stakeholders.
Ensure programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; conduct audits and prepare reports for senior leadership on metrics and program effectiveness.
Support compliance with public company requirements, including executive compensation disclosures and governance standards.
Advise and support HR business partners and managers on compensation and benefits matters.
Lead and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.