Total Rewards Manager

Job Title: Total Rewards Manager
Job Description
The Total Rewards Manager will be responsible for formalizing and overseeing compensation and benefits programs as a dedicated HR capability. This role requires a deep understanding of compensation philosophy and the ability to develop and mature compensation programs and processes. The manager will ensure continuous improvement of programs such as job architecture, salary structures, market pricing, annual merit planning, and recognition. The position involves close collaboration with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS, HR Operations, and Talent Management.
Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve compensation programs, job architecture, and salary structures.
• Manage market pricing, annual merit planning, and benefits recognition programs.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS, and Talent Management.
• Operationalize and govern programs across offers, promotions, internal movement, market pricing, and merit planning.
• Develop compensation philosophy and frameworks.
• Serve on the HR Leadership Team and report to the VP of Human Resources.

Essential Skills

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 3+ years focused on compensation or Total Rewards.
• Experience in salary structure, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Strong analytical ability and Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation.
• Knowledge of 401(k) and benefits vendor management.
• Experience with compensation surveys.
• Certifications such as CCP, GRP, SHRM, PHR, or SPHR.
• Ability to partner with Finance and HRIS.

Work Environment
The position is based in an office setting at a manufacturing site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chester, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
15 days PTO Christmas week closure noted by client Additional holiday details need confirmation
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chester, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chester,CT.