Total Rewards Manager

Stanley Consultants•Muscatine, IA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! Job title - Total Rewards Manager Locations - Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Muscatine, IA Job type - Hybrid Requisition ID - 11228 Job Summary: The Total Rewards Manager leads the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Stanley Consultantsâ€™ 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 projectâ€‘based delivery model, attract and retain critical talent, and address the needs of a geographically and generationally distributed workforce. The position balances enterpriseâ€‘level strategy with handsâ€‘on execution, using data, market insight, and strong stakeholder relationships to strengthen the employee value proposition and support accelerated and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™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.