Rewards Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Why Work for Park Lawn Corporation? Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

• Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

This role is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's compensation and benefits programs across its funeral home, cemetery, crematory, and corporate locations in the United States and Canada. Additionally, this role ensures that total rewards programs support the company's business objectives, attract and retain top talent, promote employee engagement, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

• Develops, administers, and maintains competitive compensation programs for corporate, operational, sales, cemetery, funeral home, and field leadership positions.
• Conducts market pricing and benchmarking using industry compensation surveys and labor market data.
• Evaluates and maintains salary structures, pay grades, and compensation philosophy.
• Analyzes internal pay equity and recommends adjustments to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• Partners with leadership on annual compensation planning, merit increases, promotions, and incentive awards.
• Designs and administers commission, bonus, and incentive plans.
• Provides compensation modeling and workforce cost analyses to support budgeting and strategic planning.
• Ensures job postings and compensation practices comply with applicable state, provincial, and local pay transparency and pay equity laws.
• Oversees FLSA and equivalent Canadian employment standards classification of positions to ensure accurate wage-and-hour compliance.

• Leads annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes.
• Manages vendor selection, competitive bidding (RFP), and contract negotiation with brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
• Evaluates benefit plan effectiveness and recommends enhancements based on workforce needs and market trends.
• Monitors benefits costs and identifies opportunities for plan optimization.
• Oversees leave of absence and disability program administration, including compliance with FMLA and applicable state and provincial leave laws.
• Administers retirement plans (401(k)/RRSP), including fiduciary support, plan committee coordination, and required filings (e.g., Form 5500).
• Ensures compliance with the Affordable Care Act, including applicable large employer reporting and Form 1095-C administration.
• Ensures compliance with state and provincial benefit and retirement plan regulations across the United States and Canada.
• Coordinates annual audits, filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintains plan documentation and employee communications in accordance with legal requirements.

• Develops employee communications and educational materials, including Total Rewards statements, to improve understanding and participation.
• Recommends innovative total rewards strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Develops and tracks key compensation and benefits metrics.
• Provides training and guidance to HR Business Partners and operational leaders regarding compensation and benefits programs.

• Supports due diligence and compensation and benefits integration activities related to acquisitions, including harmonization of plans and pay structures post-close.
• Analyzes workforce trends, turnover, retention, benefit utilization, and compensation effectiveness to support organizational growth and integration initiatives.

• HR Operations Teams:
  Partners closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to align compensation and benefits programs with broader HR service delivery.
• Legal:
  Partners with legal counsel on plan document review, regulatory changes, and risk matters…