Total Rewards Manager
We are partnering with a growing, innovation-driven organization seeking a strategic and hands-on Total Rewards Manager to lead global compensation, benefits, and payroll initiatives.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and optimizing total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll and benefits experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to scale infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. Compensation expertise can be further developed — payroll and benefits depth is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with company growth and talent priorities
- Lead and develop a high-performing compensation and benefits team
- Oversee payroll operations, with the ability to step in and process payroll when needed
- Manage global benefits strategy including plan design, vendor partnerships, compliance, and cost optimization
- Support executive and broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and recognition programs
- Drive pay equity analysis, internal equity reviews, and compliance with evolving pay transparency regulations
- Partner closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and workforce cost modeling
- Lead compensation benchmarking, survey participation, and rewards analytics
- Oversee Total Rewards systems (Workday or similar), ensuring optimization and automation
- Improve processes through technology, analytics, and innovative tools — including AI-driven enhancements
- Develop communication strategies that promote transparency and employee understanding
- Ensure compliance with domestic and international labor regulations
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience across payroll, benefits, and total rewards
- Strong payroll and benefits background (required)
- Experience supporting compensation programs (executive compensation and equity exposure is a plus)
- Proven ability to build or scale rewards infrastructure and processes
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
- Certifications such as CCP, CBP, or CEBS are a plus
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.