Total Rewards Manager

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

6d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to administer and support the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs. The role partners with HR leadership, business leaders, Finance, brokers and consultants to help ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, compliant and delivered accurately. It supports benefits operations and renewals, compensation and bonus administration, analytics, reporting, employee communications and governance across regions. The position follows Lincoln International’s hybrid work structure. Employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and may work remotely or from the office on Fridays. The Chicago-based role offers an annual salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 and is also eligible for bonus pay. Lincoln International is not currently hiring candidates who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards roles.
Strong understanding of compensation administration, annual bonus cycles and benefits program operations.
Proven experience supporting complex year-end compensation planning with accuracy and discretion.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to model costs, interpret data and clearly present insights.
Experience preparing employee communications such as offer, promotion and transfer letters accurately and professionally.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR and business leaders.
Experience with HRIS platforms, compensation and equity management tools, and advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional services or financial services experience.
Experience with varying compensation mixes, including equity compensation.
Experience with Workday; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, administer and ensure compliance of U.S. health and benefits plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives and leave of absence policies, in collaboration with HR team members.
Lead annual benefits renewals, vendor requests for proposals and plan design changes with brokers and consultants to optimize cost, value and employee experience.
Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA and HIPAA.
Drive communications and education to improve employee understanding of and engagement with benefits offerings.
Partner with global HR teams to maintain alignment and share best practices across regions.
Administer and support compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual bonus plans and partner compensation programs.
Coordinate and manage the annual compensation and bonus cycle, ensuring accurate data, compliance with deferral schedules and timely delivery of employee compensation.
Conduct market benchmarking, pay equity analyses and job evaluations to inform compensation decisions and maintain competitive positioning.
Partner with Talent Business Partners and leaders to prepare and advise on internal promotion letters, transfer letters and other employment-related documents.
Prepare and manage compensation-related employee documentation, including Total Rewards Statements and Compensation Acknowledgement Forms.
Partner with Finance on global compensation reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
Monitor market trends and regulatory changes in compensation and benefits.
Develop reporting, dashboards and analytics to provide insights on workforce cost, pay equity and rewards effectiveness.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for HRIS reporting related to compensation and benefits.
Maintain governance and documentation for total rewards programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs, including supporting projects.