Manager Rewards

A well-established, multi-state organization is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Total Rewards Lead to join its Human Resources team. This individual will play a critical role across payroll, benefits, compensation administration, employee leaves, reporting, and HR data integrity. The position is best suited for someone with strong payroll expertise who has also developed meaningful experience across the broader Total Rewards function.

This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates as appropriate during the interview process.

The Total Rewards Lead is a key member of the Human Resources team responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of benefits, compensation, and related Total Rewards programs across a multi-state employee population. This role will lead payroll processing, administration of employee benefit and compensation programs, maintain strong data integrity, and serve as a trusted resource to employees, managers, HR, and Finance.

The Total Rewards Lead will also support leave and accommodation administration and help ensure programs and processes remain aligned with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid

Base Salary: $110,000–$125,000 + Bonus

• Lead payroll processing for approximately 500+ employees across the United States
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain and improve cross-functional workflows impacting employee pay.
• Respond to agency inquiries, wage garnishment requests, and other payroll-related matters.
• Update HRIS payroll and General Ledger configurations as needed for new pay types and other changes.

• Manage the administration of the organization’s employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pre-tax benefit accounts, 401(k), supplemental plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process and related employee communications.
• Perform benefits enrollment audits to ensure appropriate billing, coverage, and employee deductions.
• Monitor ACA eligibility and coordinate employee status changes as necessary.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees and managers regarding benefit programs.

• Administer existing compensation programs in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provide compensation analysis, benchmarking data, and reporting as needed.
• Monitor evolving compensation laws and regulations and support ongoing compliance.
• Assist with compensation-related projects and broader Total Rewards initiatives as needed.

• Generate payroll, benefits, compensation, and workforce reports and analytics to support business decision-making and compliance.
• Maintain a high level of data accuracy across payroll and Total Rewards processes.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and other data validation activities as necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and process efficiency.

• Advise employees and leaders regarding leave policies and the interaction of FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, paid time off, and workplace accommodations.
• Facilitate leave and ADA interactive processes in partnership with the broader HR team.
• Review applicable medical documentation and support accommodation assessments.
• Coordinate return-to-work planning and related employee communications.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing compliance…