Total Rewards Manager

Mission Produce•Oxnard, CA

1h•$103,300 - $129,000

About The Position

This is a senior-level, individual-contributor total rewards position responsible for the design, administration, and governance of the Company's compensation, benefits, and performance programs across its multi-state U.S. workforce. This role owns group health and welfare benefits, the 401(k)-retirement program, compensation structure and market pricing, the year-end merit cycle, incentive plan management, and the year-end performance review process end to end. The position requires close partnership with Finance, Payroll, and HR leadership, and plays a critical role in ensuring total rewards programs remain competitive, compliant, and consistently administered across a multi-state, multi-site corporate population.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
Must be bilingual in Spanish.
8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards, including direct ownership of health & welfare benefits, retirement plans, and compensation programs.
Experience supporting a multi-state, multi-site workforce; background in agriculture, warehouse/distribution, fulfillment center, or similar operational environment within a corporate structure strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and multi-state compliance requirements as they apply to compensation and benefits administration.
Demonstrated experience leading a merit cycle and administering incentive/bonus plans from design through payout.
Experience owning or administering a formal performance review process.
Strong analytical skills, with experience using compensation benchmarking and market pricing tools.
HRIS experience required; Workday experience strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation and benefits concepts for employees and leadership across a multi-state organization.

Nice To Haves

CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus

Responsibilities

Own the design, administration, and vendor management of group health and welfare benefit plans, including annual renewal strategy, plan changes, and open enrollment.
Own all leave of absence administration in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Own the 401(k)-retirement plan, including vendor and recordkeeper management, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education.
Own the Company's compensation structure, including salary bands, job leveling, and market pricing/benchmarking across all functions and locations.
Lead the annual year-end merit increase process end to end, including budget modeling, manager guidance, and system administration.
Own incentive plan design and administration, including annual bonus and other variable pay programs.
Own the year-end performance review process, including cycle design, manager and employee communication, and system administration.
Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with applicable multi-state wage, hour, ERISA, ACA, and pay equity requirements.
Manage broker, carrier, and vendor relationships for all benefits and retirement programs, driving competitive renewals and service accountability.
Partner with Finance and Payroll on total rewards budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
Provide compensation analysis and recommendations for new hires, promotions, internal equity, and market adjustments.
Serve as a subject matter expert on total rewards during acquisition integration, supporting compensation and benefits harmonization as the Company grows.