<p>The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s compensation and benefits programs to support business goals, attract top talent, and maintain employee engagement. This role involves ensuring total rewards strategies align with market trends and compliance requirements, while also maintaining cost efficiency. The Total Rewards Manager will play a significant role in communicating the value of total rewards programs to employees and working cross-functionally with HR and leadership teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and oversee the organization’s total rewards strategy, including compensation structures, benefits offerings, and employee recognition programs.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure total rewards programs are competitive within the industry and aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Manage the design and administration of base salary, performance incentives, bonuses, and other compensation plans.</li><li>Assess, negotiate, and administer employee benefit plans, such as health insurance, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits.</li><li>Collaborate with HR leadership and organizational leaders to align total rewards strategies with business objectives and workforce needs.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits, including reporting and audits.</li><li>Provide guidance to HR and management on compensation practices, pay equity strategies, and benefits utilization analysis.</li><li>Analyze trends, assess costs, and forecast budgets for total rewards programs, ensuring operational efficiency and financial alignment.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for employee inquiries, providing education and communication about total rewards offerings.</li><li>Lead and support special projects related to compensation, benefits, and employee engagement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>