Total Rewards Manager
About The Position
The Total Rewards Manager is a strategic partner responsible for the design, implementation, administration, communication, and ongoing evaluation of the organization's compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures. This role ensures our offerings remain competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain top talent while supporting Kodiak’s long-term business objectives. This role will be responsible for developing and managing compensation and benefits budgets. This role will oversee compensation processes, including survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, base pay administration, as well as incentive plan design and analysis. This position will also partner with our benefits broker to manage renewals, identify potential new offerings, and support benefit compliance matters. And finally, this role will be responsible for the selection and management of outsourced providers. The Total Rewards Manager plays a critical role in shaping our total rewards philosophy and strategy, evaluating existing programs, and driving innovation in employee offerings to improve engagement and organizational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, including benefits and compensation program management.
- Experience in a multi-divisional and geographically dispersed organizations
- Strong understanding of benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA).
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic wellness or engagement programs.
- Exceptional vendor management, project management, and communication skills.
- High proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a high-level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for people and culture.
- Strong commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Nice To Haves
- HR certification a plus: SHRM-CP, PHR; CCP and/or CBP certifications preferred.
- ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a competitive Total Rewards strategy, aligned with organizational goals and employee needs.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance compensation, benefits, and wellness programs to support talent acquisition, retention, and employee well-being.
- Monitor external trends and internal metrics to adjust programs for effectiveness, compliance, and innovation.
- Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure rewards programs align with business priorities and financial goals.
- Lead the design, evaluation, selection, and administration of group benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and fringe benefits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors and brokers and carriers.
- Oversee compliance with federal and state benefits and leave regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA), partnering with legal and external consultants as necessary.
- Guide and support business unit HR leaders on operational tasks such as benefits setup in HRIS, onboarding, claims assistance, open enrollment, ACA administration, and employee inquiries.
- Establish, assess and enhance compensation structures and pay practices to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to support budgeting, salary planning, and market benchmarking.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate wellness campaigns and activities to improve employee engagement and reduce health-related costs.
- Monitor and report on wellness program impact and ROI, ensuring proper use of allocated budgets and adherence to compliance standards.
- Collaborate with marketing and external vendors to create compelling wellness communications and campaigns.
- Stay current on national wellness trends and bring forward innovative ideas to enhance employee participation.
- Additional job duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
