Senior Manager, Total Rewards and Payroll

Rise Broadband•Inverness, CO

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Compliance, and the organization’s overall Total Rewards programs. This role ensures that Total Rewards strategies align with organizational objectives, support talent attraction and retention, and remain competitive within the marketplace. The position is accountable for ensuring all programs are administered consistently, accurately, and in full compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through regular audits, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
8+ years’ combined experience in payroll, benefits and/or compensation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with systems such as ADP, UKG, Dayforce, or similar platforms preferred.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, and resolve complex issues with employees, leaders, and service providers.
Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative capabilities.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Responsibilities

Oversee, support, and train payroll operations for all employees, including wages, overtime, paid time off, commissions, bonuses, garnishments, and deductions.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations.
Partner with the Manager – Total Rewards to prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reporting accurately and on time.
Produce payroll-related reports for management, compliance, and accounting purposes.
Maintain payroll records and historical data to support audits and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the development and enforcement of payroll policies, procedures, and controls.
Provide limited after-hours support as required.
Provide leadership oversight for all Total Rewards programs and team members.
Cross-train and serve as backup for the Total Rewards Manager – Payroll & Compensation and the Total Rewards – Benefits & Leave of Absence Specialist.
Collaborate closely with the Manager – Total Rewards to ensure alignment and operational effectiveness.
Ensure regulatory compliance across all Total Rewards programs, including Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits.
Partner with internal teams to support compensation, payroll, benefits, and related Total Rewards initiatives.
Serve as an escalation point for employees, management, direct reports, and internal or external partners.
Manage relationships with external vendors, third-party administrators, and brokers.
Promote best practices, policy adherence, and a positive employee experience across the organization.
Oversee base salary and incentive programs aligned with organizational strategy and talent objectives.
Lead and conduct market analyses to evaluate internal roles and ensure competitive compensation positioning.
Participate in salary administration, including the development and maintenance of salary ranges and support of incentive, bonus, recognition, merit, and base increase programs.
Ensure all compensation practices comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Support budgeting, strategic planning, and compensation-related procedural improvements.
Facilitate and oversee performance-based compensation review processes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.