Sr. Mgr, Total Rewards

Odyssey•Charlotte, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world. Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership. Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action. Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles, they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other. At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company, you are part of building what comes next. The Senior Manager, Total Rewards owns the design, execution, and optimization of the organization’s compensation and benefits programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, and financially sound while supporting business objectives and a consistent employee experience. This position is accountable for end-to-end total rewards delivery, including compensation structures, incentive programs, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave administration across a multi-site, multi-state environment.

Requirements

Analytical, data-driven decision making
Strong systems and process orientation
Ability to manage complexity across programs and vendors
Effective stakeholder communication and influence
Strong attention to detail and execution discipline
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
Experience managing total rewards in a multi-site, multi-state environment
Strong knowledge of self-funded medical plans, including carved-out pharmacy
Experience managing multiple pay groups and complex payroll structures
Deep understanding of multi-state compliance
Experience with 401(k) compliance and audit processes
Proven ability to use data to drive decisions and improve programs
Experience with wellness/population health initiatives
Experience managing vendor integrations and file feeds

Nice To Haves

Dayforce or similar HRIS experience
Puerto Rico exposure

Responsibilities

Lead design and execution of compensation and benefits programs aligned with business and financial objectives
Maintain competitive, cost-effective programs through market analysis, benchmarking, and ongoing evaluation
Translate data and market insights into actionable program changes
Own compensation programs, including salary structures, job evaluation, and incentive plans
Lead annual compensation cycles, including planning, modeling, and execution of salary and incentive changes
Provide guidance on pay decisions, internal equity, and job leveling
Conduct market pricing and maintain compensation frameworks
Oversee all benefits programs, including self-funded medical, 401(k), wellness, leave, and retirement
Manage programs across multiple pay groups and employee populations
Lead renewals, plan design changes, and open enrollment
Ensure clear, effective communication of benefits programs
Ensure compliance with all compensation and benefits regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, etc.)
Maintain audit readiness and governance over plan administration
Own 401(k) compliance, including testing and issue resolution (including Puerto Rico considerations)
Monitor regulatory changes and drive required updates
Own total rewards data within HRIS (Dayforce preferred), ensuring accuracy and integrity
Partner with Payroll to ensure alignment across compensation and benefits processes
Manage vendor file feeds and integrations; resolve data and eligibility issues
Build and maintain reporting and analytics to support decision-making
Manage brokers, carriers, and compensation data providers
Evaluate vendor performance, cost, and service delivery
Lead implementation of new programs and tools
Serve as subject matter expert for total rewards
Resolve complex issues impacting employees, leadership, or program effectiveness
Identify gaps and implement solutions to improve delivery and experience