Remote Total Rewards Manager

Summary

Join our Human Resources team as a Total Rewards Manager and help ensure Buckner's compensation and benefits are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our goals, driving employee engagement and retention.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, and/or total rewards programs
• At least 2 years managing compensation and benefit functions at an organization with 1000+ employees
• Proven knowledge of compensation practices, employee benefits, and legal compliance
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation management software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills including but not limited to negotiation, influence and consensus building to interface with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external vendors and agencies
• Experienced in data analytics and comfortable using results from that data to drive and influence important decisions
• Well-versed on federal and state employment laws related to the design and implementation of health and welfare plans

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized pay ranges for base pay across all job functions and families
• Administer competitive compensation structures, including base salary, incentive programs, and bonuses
• Lead strategic projects, including job evaluation and redesign, salary analysis, salary structure creation, and realignment of salary grades and bands in alignment with organizational strategy and goals
• Oversee the annual salary review process, including conducting market analyses and participating in salary surveys to ensure competitive compensation strategies
• In partnership with the VP of People Operations, develop and maintain the Buckner job code and compensation architecture
• Regularly review and refine compensation structures, considering evolving business needs and market trends
• Maintain and audit compensation related information including job codes and salary plans in the HR system
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to benefits programs to attract and retain talent
• In partnership with the Vice President of People Operations, work with benefits brokers and providers on contract negotiations and renewals
• Administer well-being initiatives, such as employee assistance programs (EAP), wellness challenges, and other holistic benefits
• Administer employee recognition and rewards programs that enhance employee engagement and retention
• Administer Buckner retirement programs including enrollment, funding, discrimination testing, and plan audits and review
• Manage organizational leave administration, ensuring administration process is managing efficiently and effectively across the organization
• Manage benefits and compensation budgets
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with legal requirements and align with industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with remote employees preferred