Role introductionAs a Manager, Total Rewards you can expect to...- Own the strategy, design, competitiveness, and compliance of HSO's compensation, benefits, payroll, and total rewards programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational growth.
- Conduct market benchmarking, internal equity analyses, and compensation modeling to inform pay structures, incentive programs, and benefits offerings that support retention and performance.
- Lead annual compensation review cycles and Variable Compensation Plan (VCP) administration while providing compensation insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Direct the strategy and administration of HSO's self-funded health plans, including vendor and carrier relationships, contract negotiations, renewals, and open enrollment planning.
- Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory requirements, including pay transparency laws, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and related employment regulations, translating requirements into effective policies and processes.
- Lead pay equity assessments and FLSA classification reviews to support compliance, consistency, and fair employment practices.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a 400+ employee remote workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage benefits administration activities including enrollments, status changes, terminations, carrier updates, ACA reporting, 401(k) audit documentation, and expense reimbursement reconciliation.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll and benefits inquiries, delivering responsive support and a positive employee experience.
- Build and scale HSO's total rewards function by defining, hiring, and onboarding a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, then transitioning operational responsibilities while retaining strategic leadership and oversight.
You're great at...- Balancing strategic total rewards leadership with hands-on operational execution.
- Designing compensation and benefits programs that support employee engagement, retention, and business performance.
- Analyzing compensation data, market trends, and internal equity considerations to make informed recommendations.
- Building trusted relationships and partnering effectively with leaders, employees, vendors, and external providers.
- Navigating complex compliance requirements and translating regulatory guidance into practical business processes.
- Managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Leading through change and building scalable programs, processes, and teams from the ground up.
- Communicating complex compensation, payroll, and benefits concepts in a clear and approachable manner.
Sound interesting? If so, you'll have...- 7-10 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, total rewards, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience managing payroll operations, including multi-state payroll tax compliance.
- Experience leading compensation programs, annual review cycles, benchmarking initiatives, and total rewards strategy development.
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, pay transparency requirements, and related employment regulations.
- Experience managing benefits administration, carrier relationships, vendor negotiations, and health plan strategies.
- Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP or Paylocity and HRIS platforms.
- Experience with BambooHR, strongly preferred.
- CPP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related professional certification is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in both strategic leadership and hands-on execution roles.
The PerksWe offer competitive pay with a performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you'll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.
