Manager, Total Rewards - Detroit, MI

DT Midstream Inc•Detroit, MI

About The Position

This management position supports the Company’s business objectives by providing hands-on leadership of its total rewards philosophy, including payroll, benefits, and compensation. The role ensures compliance with records-retention requirements and maintains strong relationships with outside vendors. It collaborates with other core HR areas to align HR initiatives with business-unit objectives. The work involves complex services requiring independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. It is mainly self-directed, with results reviewed through achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with a major in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Six years of human resources experience.
At least three years of leadership or project management experience, including demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and develop productive work teams.
Knowledge of a broad range of HR functions, with in-depth expertise in at least one functional area; payroll, benefits, or compensation is preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations and professional best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, human resources information systems, and internet-based benefits platforms and applications.
Ability to understand HR operations at a broad financial, technical, and operational level and translate business needs into action.
Ability to handle competing priorities and tasks efficiently, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
Ability to gather and analyze data, prepare reports, and make recommendations.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with functional and business leaders who collaborate on employee issues and decisions, including performance management, compensation, and development.

Nice To Haves

ADP experience.
Experience with Merrill Lynch Benefits Online and Empower.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Director of HR and vendors on competitive and best-practice total rewards design and strategy.
Partner with senior leadership to align and execute strategies, projects, and programs that attract and retain top talent.
Oversee company incentive administration, including the Annual Incentive Plan, Long-Term Incentive Plan, and hiring, retention, relocation, and other bonuses.
Oversee benefits administration, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); the non-qualified Supplemental Savings Program (SSP); COBRA; FMLA; short- and long-term disability; and life insurance.
Participate with the Senior Director of HR and external Benefits Consultant in annual benefits open enrollment, including change management, plan communications, and meetings.
Oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Supervise payroll and benefits staff, including planning, managing, and evaluating performance; developing and monitoring budgets; and selecting and developing staff.
Conduct job-offer approval validation to ensure compensation meets policy, financial, and compliance requirements before communication to candidates; provide salary-range recommendations.
Complete internal and external audits evaluating payroll internal controls, including role-based access, multi-factor authentication, approval workflows, and audit logs.
Ensure creation, retention, and destruction of HR corporate records comply with SOX audit requirements.
Maintain standardized processes to ensure quality and consistency in management of payroll and benefit programs.
Lead the team in resolving compensation- and benefit-related issues promptly, efficiently, and in compliance with plan guidelines, federal and state regulations, and company policies and procedures, while maintaining high customer service.
Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses individual strengths to benefit the team.
Develop and oversee labor and vendor budgets, invoices, and activities.