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Sr. Manager - Total Rewards

Grocery Outlet

Emeryville, CA · HybridFull-time$165–185K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$165–185K/yr
Location
Emeryville, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Sr. Manager, Total Rewards partners with HR and business leaders to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving innovation, and supporting talent attraction and retention across the organization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Benefits Management, requiredCompensation Program Execution, requiredTotal Rewards Program Initiatives, requiredConsultative Advisory Services, requiredIndependent Work, requiredData Analysis, requiredCommunication, requiredPresentations, requiredProblem Solving, requiredDecision Making, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredZoom, requiredMicrosoft Teams, required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, required7+ Years Experience in Compensation and Benefits, required3+ Years Managerial Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

About The Team: Our HR team’s mission is to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse, productive, and passionate workforce that will successfully grow our business. Our team takes pride in backing the company’s most valuable resources - its people. We strive to ensure we create a safe, inclusive, and fulfilling work environment. Our passion for people is manifested through our unbiased and diplomatic nature. Successful members of our team are motivated to improve our efficiency and effectiveness, maintain our company culture, and successfully communicate with all levels and departments.

About The Role: As a member of the Total Rewards team, the Sr. Manager, Total Rewards will support both the Compensation and Benefits workstreams. The Sr. Manager, Total Rewards will work closely with many stakeholders, both within the HR organization and cross-functionally. The position will contribute to a wide range of projects, and support the Head of Total Rewards with various deliverables throughout the year. This role reports to the Sr. Director - Total Rewards.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Contribute to development and implementation of comprehensive total rewards strategies aligned with organizational objectives and industry benchmarks.

  • Assist with the design, communication, and administration of employee total rewards programs.

  • Monitor regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to legal requirements in compensation and benefits practices.

  • Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in total rewards management to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Partner, consult, and collaborate with business leaders and the HR team to develop total rewards strategies that effectively attract and retain talent.

  • Lead the benefits annual renewal process, including cost assessment and proposals for new programs or program changes.

  • Lead annual open enrollment, including communications and promotion of the Company’s benefit programs.

  • Oversee the administration of leave of absence in partnership with external provider.

  • Assist with executing the annual merit and promotion cycle, in partnership with both HR and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Develop and/or redesign strategies, plans, systems, tools, processes and procedures to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of total rewards programs/processes.

  • Analyze metrics and synthesize feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s total rewards programs; make recommendations on best ways to achieve desired outcomes.

  • Create and manage project plans, toolkits, trainings, presentations, and communication to further enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s total rewards programs.

  • Collaborate with the HR team to identify areas for improvement and understand employee feedback related to total rewards programs, enabling better retention of top talent.

About the Pay:

  • Base Pay Range: $165,00 - $185,000 Annually

  • Annual Bonus Program

  • Equity

  • 401(k) Profit Sharing

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • 7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits.

  • 3+ years managerial experience preferred.

  • Proven ability in benefits management and administration.

  • Proven ability in compensation program execution.

  • Ability to implement large-scale total rewards program initiatives.

  • Ability to deliver relevant and effective consultative and advisory services to leaders across the organization.

  • Thrives in working independently, while partnering and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; comfortable handling the unexpected and balancing multiple priorities.

  • Ability to perform analysis of data (e.g., compensation data, business outcomes, etc.) and present results clearly and concisely.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts, make presentations and present complex written information and findings in a highly professional manner.

  • Strong problem-solving, decision making and analytical skills.

  • Deeply proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Experience with meeting and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom; Teams)

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