Total Rewards Manager

The Bernard Group • Chanhassen, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bernard Group is a 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company with approximately 1,000 employees. The Total Rewards Manager joins the Human Resources team and partners closely with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop, implement and enhance compensation and benefits programs in support of employees and business objectives. The role ensures total rewards offerings remain competitive, sustainable and aligned with market trends while contributing to a strong employee experience.

This position is based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and a minimum of three days per week in the office. The compensation range is $115,000 to $135,000 annually. The role requires at least five years of experience with employee group benefit plans and at least five years in compensation management. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of experience working with employee group benefit plans.
• Five or more years of experience in compensation management, including salary administration, market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Strong understanding of group benefit plan design, retirement programs and applicable federal and state employment regulations.
• Experience developing, evaluating and administering compensation programs, salary structures and pay practices.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and make meaningful recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate listening and interpersonal skills, and present ideas concisely.
• Trustworthiness, reliability, adaptability, enthusiasm for new challenges, and willingness to take on varied responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Payscale Insights Lab is preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or WorldatWork compensation or benefits certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop, implement and continuously enhance the company's total rewards strategy.
• Lead the administration and ongoing evaluation of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Analyze benefit utilization, market trends, employee feedback and program costs, and recommend competitive, sustainable benefit offerings.
• Develop and deliver employee communications and education about total rewards, including benefits orientation, open enrollment and ESOP education.
• Maintain and enhance the compensation philosophy, salary structures, job leveling, market benchmarking and pay practices.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to evaluate new positions, conduct job pricing and provide compensation recommendations.
• Conduct market compensation analyses and internal pay equity reviews.
• Oversee relationships with benefit brokers, consultants and vendors, including contract negotiations, plan administration and service delivery.
• Manage retirement plan compliance activities, including required testing, annual filings and audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, OSHA and employment-related reporting requirements.
• Oversee workers' compensation administration, OSHA incident tracking and related compliance activities.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to support employee benefits questions, leave management and other total rewards needs.
• Maintain accurate compensation and benefits data in ADP Workforce Now and Payscale/Payfactors.
• Work with HR Operations to improve systems, automate processes and enhance total rewards program delivery.
• Provide data-driven insights, recommendations and solutions to support leadership decisions and improve the employee experience.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Healthcare, dental, life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Safe and clean manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager