Manager, Total Rewards

Swinerton

. Develop and execute the Company’s total rewards strategy and annual operating priorities .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing total rewards strategies, managing compensation and benefits programs, and leading cross-functional projects. Proficient in compliance, data analysis, and stakeholder communication to drive organizational effectiveness.

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Total Rewards Strategy DevelopmentCompensation FundamentalsHealth and Welfare Program ManagementAdvanced Analytical CapabilityPeople Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisMarket PricingSalary StructuresJob EvaluationData ValidationCost ModelingCompliance RequirementsProgram GovernanceEmployee Impact AssessmentImplementation Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEmpathyJudgmentFacilitation SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Human Resources Information SystemWorkdayBusiness Intelligence ToolsData Visualization ToolsSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Benefits ProfessionalCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Employee Benefit SpecialistSenior Professional in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsEmployee ExperienceOperational ComplexityGeographically Dispersed WorkforceIncentive CompensationPay Equity AnalysisJob ArchitectureMergers and AcquisitionsUnion PopulationsProject-Based Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Company’s total rewards strategy and annual operating priorities
Translate business strategy, workforce requirements, employee feedback, regulatory developments, and market intelligence into program recommendations and implementation plans
Develop business cases and executive-ready recommendations addressing competitiveness, cost, risk, consistency, employee impact, and implementation requirements
Establish program governance, documentation, service standards, controls, and effectiveness measures
Manage health and welfare, retirement, leave, time off, retiree health, and well-being programs
Lead annual planning and open enrollment, including plan review, implementation, testing, communications, employee education, and reconciliation
Oversee plan administration, eligibility, carrier and third-party administrator issue resolution, claims escalation, and employee service delivery
Coordinate required testing, filings, notices, audits, and reporting, including Form 5500 and Affordable Care Act reporting
Manage core compensation programs, including market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, pay guidance, annual salary planning, and reporting
Evaluate jobs, apply the job framework, and develop pay recommendations balancing competitiveness, equity, employee experience, and affordability
Coordinate compensation surveys, maintain market data and job matches, and assess pay competitiveness
Conduct compensation analyses covering range positioning, compression, internal equity, pay trends, and cost modeling
Own recurring total rewards reporting, dashboards, data validation, and decision support
Partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Business Technology, Communications, and Talent teams on configuration, testing, controls, and integration
Lead process improvement and automation efforts
Manage brokers, consultants, carriers, trustees, survey providers, and other external partners
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cost models, and financial impacts
Identify and mitigate compliance, operational, financial, data, and employee-relations risks
Lead, coach, and develop assigned team members
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to leaders, Talent partners, and employees
Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives
Create and deliver education for leaders, employees, and Talent teams
Handle sensitive matters with sound judgment, discretion, empathy, and consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible total rewards experience
Meaningful depth in both compensation and benefits
At least two years of people leadership or equivalent program leadership
Experience supporting a multistate, geographically dispersed, and operationally complex workforce
Strong working knowledge of health and welfare, retirement, leave, time off, and related compliance and administration requirements
Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals, including market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, pay decisions, and analytical modeling
Ability to lead annual compensation and benefit cycles, cross-functional projects, vendors, and complex issue resolution
Advanced analytical capability and proficiency using spreadsheets and business applications to model, validate, interpret, and communicate data
Experience with a modern Human Resources Information System; Workday experience is preferred
Clear written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, including communicating technical information to executive, manager, and employee audiences
Professional certification such as Certified Benefits Professional, Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, or Senior Professional in Human Resources is preferred
Experience in construction, engineering, professional services, or another project-based and geographically distributed environment is preferred
Experience with incentive compensation, pay equity analysis, job architecture, mergers or acquisitions, union or craft populations, or total rewards transformation is preferred
Experience developing dashboards or using business intelligence and data visualization tools is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Individual stock ownership
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Basic term life insurance and AD&D
Business travel accident insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Financial wellness coaching
Educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
Additional term life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Critical illness and accidental injury insurance
Pet insurance
Legal plan
Identity theft protection
Other voluntary benefit options