Total Rewards Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Perform market analyses and benchmarking utilizing compensation data such as Culpepper and Radford.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and equity of compensation programs.

• Create and manage grade structures; oversee job evaluations and maintain tools related to compensation and job pricing data.

• Collaborate with management on compensation data inquiries, including internal equity, retention, market, and bonus recommendations.

• Formulate pay policies and programs.

• Design, execute, communicate, and evaluate incentive pay, bonus, and commission plans.

• Assess compensation practices for compliance, including FLSA regulations.

• Take part in headcount budget planning and manage salary budget planning, encompassing promotions, merit increases, and equity adjustments.

• Create, implement, and oversee health, wellness, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs.

• Investigate plans and providers to optimize costs and align with organizational goals.

• Oversee the design, selection, renewal, communication, and policy development of benefits plans.

• Lead the annual open enrollment process, manage communications, and vendor relationships.

• Handle regulated benefits processes including 5500 processing, nondiscrimination testing, 401(k), HSA, FSA, workers' compensation, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, required notices, and FLSA audits.

• Reconcile benefits data, employee and payroll records, provider premiums, and billing information.

• Drive initiatives for employee benefits education and maintain precise program data.

• Own and advance the comprehensive Total Rewards philosophy across compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness.

• Design and implement employee recognition programs.

• Develop and manage initiatives focused on physical, mental, and financial wellness, including lifestyle accounts, EAP utilization, and partnerships with wellness vendors.

• Measure participation, engagement, retention, and ROI for recognition and wellness programs; refine programs based on insights.

• Benchmark recognition and wellness offerings against industry standards and competitors.

• Collaborate with business leaders, the Culture Team, and internal communications to promote program usage.

• Create scalable frameworks and toolkits for manager recognition and rewards.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the overall Total Rewards Strategy and present best-practice options.

• Present strategies and outcomes to HR leadership and executive stakeholders.

• Oversee the new hire and rewards SWAG program.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in managing benefits and compensation programs.

• Capability to develop and implement compensation and benefits strategies that enhance the employee experience.

• Proven experience in designing or managing employee recognition and/or wellness programs, with a history of measuring their effectiveness.

• Strong analytical abilities with a proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) are preferred.

• Experience with recognition platforms or wellness program vendors is preferred.

• Familiarity with sales/commission plans is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the date of hire.

• Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays.

• 401(k) plan featuring an employer match.

• Company-funded lifestyle account available upon hiring for expenses related to physical and mental well-being.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Optional benefits including Legal and Pet Discounts.

• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program.

• Company-sponsored and funded Culture Team dedicated to physical, mental, and professional well-being.

• Initiatives for community give-back.

• Opportunities for employee development initiatives.