Total Rewards Manager

Stanley Consultants•Des Moines, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Total Rewards Manager leads the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Stanley Consultants’ compensation, benefits and recognition programs. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Finance and business leadership to ensure total rewards program support a project‑based delivery model, attract and retain critical talent, and address the needs of a geographically and generationally distributed workforce. The position balances enterprise‑level strategy with hands‑on execution, using data, market insight, and strong stakeholder relationships to strengthen the employee value proposition and support accelerated and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or related field is required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards, ideally within professional services, consulting or AEC Environments.
Strong analytical skills and experience translating data into executive-level insights.
Enterprise-minded and strategic, with solid understanding of professional services economics.
Ability to act as trusted advisor, with the ability to influence leaders through both data and sound judgement.
Detail-oriented, compliance-focused and able to adapt to evolving workforce needs.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred
CCP, GRP, CEBS or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive total rewards approach aligned with business strategy and workforce needs.
Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, internal equity, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, incentives and discretionary pay.
Conduct market pricing and benchmarking, with a strong focus on technical, project-based, and market-facing roles.
Manage participation in national, regional and industry compensation surveys (e.g., Mercer, Pearl Meyer AEC, EFCG).
Partner on job architecture, career paths, and salary structures that support talent progression and organizational growth.
Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of health and wellness programs.
Manage annual open enrollment and ongoing vendor performance to balance cost management, competitiveness, and employee experience.
Deliver data-driven insights, dashboards, and actionable recommendations to support workforce planning, labor cost management, and leadership decision-making.
Translate complex compensation and benefits data into clear, practical guidance for business leaders and HR partners.
Co-design and deliver recognition programs.
Ensure compliance of all compensation and benefits programs with federal, state, and local regulations, including pay transparency requirements.
Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators, including contracts and service delivery.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to support organizational change and business growth.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing process, increasing efficiency, and fostering innovation across total rewards programs.