Senior Manager, Total Rewards

The Senior Manager, Total Rewards is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's payroll, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs. This role develops total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data in payroll and HRIS systems.
• Review and validate payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Administer payroll tax filings, garnishments, wage attachments, and year-end reporting, including Forms W-2 and related tax documentation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and collaborate with Finance on payroll-related accounting activities.
• Manage payroll audits and respond to internal and external requests for payroll information.

Benefits and Wellness Programs

• Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting benefits programs.
• Oversee the administration and strategic direction of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave policies, and wellness initiatives.
• Evaluate benefits offerings and recommend enhancements to improve employee value while managing costs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment initiatives.
• Monitor program utilization, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws related to compensation and benefits, including:
  • FLSA
  • ERISA
  • ACA
  • HIPAA
  • COBRA
  • Pay transparency and pay equity regulations
  • IRS and Department of Labor requirements
• Maintain payroll and benefits policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements

Analytics and Reporting

• Develop and maintain total rewards dashboards, metrics, and workforce analytics.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, turnover, retention, and engagement data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and HR leadership teams.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll and benefits team members.
• Establish priorities, performance expectations, and development plans for the team.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on total rewards programs and practices.