Total Rewards Manager

Mission Produce Inc.

. Design, administer, and govern compensation, benefits, and performance programs across the multi-state U.S.

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeOxnard • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,300 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and administering compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and managing vendor relationships. Proficient in performance management processes and compensation analysis, with strong analytical skills and HRIS experience.

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Compensation And Benefits ManagementMulti-State Compliance KnowledgePerformance Review Process OwnershipHRIS ExperienceBilingual In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisBenefits AdministrationVendor ManagementMarket PricingBudget ModelingIncentive Plan Design401(k) Plan ManagementCompliance TestingJob LevelingLeave Administration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPCEBSSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

ERISAACAFLSATotal RewardsHealth And Welfare BenefitsRetirement PlansMerit Increase ProcessEmployee EducationAcquisition IntegrationOperational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, administer, and govern compensation, benefits, and performance programs across the multi-state U.S. workforce
Own group health and welfare benefit plans, including renewals, plan changes, open enrollment, and vendor management
Administer leaves of absence in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
Own the 401(k) plan, including vendor and recordkeeper management, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education
Manage compensation structure, salary bands, job leveling, and market pricing across functions and locations
Lead the annual year-end merit increase process, including budget modeling, manager guidance, and system administration
Design and administer incentive plans, annual bonuses, and other variable pay programs
Own the year-end performance review process, including cycle design, communications, and system administration
Ensure compliance with wage, hour, ERISA, ACA, and pay equity requirements
Manage broker, carrier, and vendor relationships
Partner with Finance and Payroll on budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation
Provide compensation analysis and recommendations for hires, promotions, internal equity, and market adjustments
Support compensation and benefits harmonization during acquisition integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
Must be bilingual in Spanish
8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards
Direct ownership of health & welfare benefits, retirement plans, and compensation programs
Experience supporting a multi-state, multi-site workforce
Background in agriculture, warehouse/distribution, fulfillment center, or similar operational environment within a corporate structure strongly preferred
Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and multi-state compliance requirements
Experience leading a merit cycle and administering incentive/bonus plans from design through payout
Experience owning or administering a formal performance review process
Strong analytical skills and experience using compensation benchmarking and market pricing tools
HRIS experience required; Workday experience strongly preferred
CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex compensation and benefits concepts for employees and leadership
Ability to work onsite in Oxnard, California, with 3–5 days in office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group health and welfare benefits
401(k)-retirement program
Annual merit increases
Incentive plan, including annual bonus and other variable pay programs
Performance review program
Paid leave administration
Employee education related to retirement plans