Total Rewards Manager

Summary

Join Buckner International's Human Resources team as their Total Rewards Manager! In this role, you will develop and maintain competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and legal requirements. You will lead strategic projects, conduct market analyses, and manage the annual salary review process. Collaboration with the VP of People Operations and external vendors is key. This full-time, exempt position offers a remote work arrangement with occasional on-site requirements in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation and benefits management, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to Buckner's mission.

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
• Proficient working knowledge completing computer tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Office applications and other software
• Professional commitment to demonstrate Christ-like values, per Buckner Mission Statement

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
• Travel domestically as needed to monitor, assess, and help develop programs. Position can function in a remote work arrangement but attendance in person at the Buckner locations is required as needed