Global Rewards Manager

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately‑held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best‑in‑class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.

Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long‑term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well‑being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well‑being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full‑time position is $119,900 - $161,900 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in‑person “Moments that Matter” and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire.

At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

The Global Total Rewards Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for global compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs. This role is responsible for both the development and hands‑on execution of total rewards initiatives that support the organization’s business and people strategies.

The Global Total Rewards Manager will shape and advance the company’s global total rewards philosophy and framework to drive business performance, enhance the employee experience, and ensure market competitiveness – including compensation, health & well‑being, retirement, leaves of absence, and recognition programs.

• Serve as the primary internal expert on compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs, providing strategy, guidance, and recommendations to HR leadership and business stakeholders
• Define and evolve global total rewards strategies, while directly executing programs aligned to business, financial, and people priorities
• Partner closely with HR leadership to advise on program design, policy decisions, and emerging trends, using data and insights to support decision‑making
• Lead global job structure administration, job evaluations, and compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and sales compensation
• Manage the design and administration of health, welfare, and well‑being programs, including vendor management, renewals, and open enrollment
• Provide governance and operational oversight for retirement programs, partnering with vendors, brokers, and fiduciary groups
• Lead execution of annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, incentive plans), including system administration, manager support, and communications
• Conduct analysis and benchmarking to inform recommendations and improve program effectiveness
• Ensu…