Sr. Manager, Total Rewards

Who is Trace3

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate Automate Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine California. We employ more than 1200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver Indianapolis Grand Rapids Lexington Los Angeles Louisville Texas San Francisco.

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About the role:

The Senior Manager of Total Rewards is a dynamic handson leader responsible for shaping and driving Trace3s compensation benefits and total rewards programs. This role leads the design implementation and management of competitive compensation structures innovative benefits offerings and impactful total rewards programs that attract retain and engage top talent. With a focus on market trends and datadriven insights the Senior Manager ensures that all rewards programs align with business goals scales with our growth supports a highperforming culture while enhancing employee satisfaction and driving organizational success.

As a key member of the People and Organizational Health (POH) leadership team the Sr. Manager of Total Rewards is a highimpact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data business alignment and employee experience. This role will work collaboratively to provide expert compensation and benefits guidance to our People Partners Talent Acquisition Payroll Finance Services Organization and managers at all levels.

What youll do:

Compensation Program Management:

• Oversee the design and development of total rewards programs to ensure alignment with overall company philosophy and culture
• Provide strategic guidance to People Partners and business leaders on compensation decisions internal equity and job leveling
• Configure and maintain compensation management tools and systems HRSoft to support annual cycles including building workflows eligibility rules budgeting and approval processes.
• Spearhead the quarterly variable compensation and annual process merit review cycle
• While continuously building strong relationships actively partner and collaborate with senior leadership and business leaders in Engineering Sales and Headquarters on all compensation matters
• Evaluate and compare existing total rewards with those of other employers by analyzing other plans surveys and other sources of information
• Participate in industry market salary surveys; analyze results of surveys and develop specific recommendations for review by leadership
• Provide expertise regarding the strategic design implementation communication and administration of Trace3s compensation programs including annual and longterm incentives equity incentives and executive compensation
• Develop salary increase budgets and structure in coordination with the Finance Team
• Perform job analysis and evaluation to determine proper classification and determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy
• Prepare analyses materials and recommendations for the senior leadership team
• Develop and conduct analysis such as compensation statistics project analytics and modeling and testing market comparisons
• Collaborate with People Partners in the development of initiatives
• Develop base pay and total cash integration strategies for employees joining the company through merger and acquisition activities
• Design tools guidelines templates and communication materials to effectively educate employees managers executives and People and Org Health teammates on all compensation programs
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation and benefits regulations (e.g. FLSA ERISA ACA SB 1162) and keep abreast of trends to make recommendations for changes and improvements

Benefits Program Management:

• Lead the development administration and continuous improvement of comprehensive employee benefits programs including health wellness retirement disability and life insurance offerings
• Ensure benefits packages are competitive costeffective and aligned with market trends to support employee wellbeing and retention
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of current benefits programs through employee feedback market benchmarking and utilization data to identify opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Drive annual benefits renewals open enrollment and serve as the primary point of contact for benefits related vendor relationships ensuring contracts and relationships are managed effectively to deliver highquality services at the best possible cost
• Oversee the open enrollment process ensuring clear communication and seamless execution for employees
• Own Total Rewards reporting and analytics leveraging data to drive decisions and storytelling.
• Implement wellness programs and other employee initiatives that promote overall health and worklife balance

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of Compensation and Benefits Analysts providing guidance support and opportunities for professional development
• Foster a highperformance collaborative team environment that promotes efficiency innovation and continuous improvement in compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure the team efficiently administers compensation and benefits programs maintains data accuracy and supports daytoday operations including maintenance of our POH ticketing system Zendesk
• Provide overall leadership direction and education for the broader People and Organizational Health Team collaborating with other POH leaders to ensure alignment across all HR functions to support Trace3s strategic goals
• Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
• 7 years of experience in compensation and benefits management with at least 3 years focused specifically on compensation program management.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g. UKG Workday Radford Mercer). Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation strongly preferred
• Previous experience working in a highgrowth fast paced technology sales organization
• Experience in the design and market evaluation of all elements of compensation including base variable equity compensation and commission plans
• Proven leadership experience including overseeing and mentoring a team of analysts fostering collaboration and driving team performance in the total rewards function
• Mergers and acquisition experience is required
• Must possess strong financial modeling excel skills and business acumen
• Experience conducting and analyzing market salary surveys
• Ability to develop analytical tools and models to forecast and manage plan expenses and drive performance through plan design review and evaluation
• Indepth knowledge and experience in managing comprehensive benefits programs including health wellness retirement and insurance offerings with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g. ERISA HIPAA ACA).
• Proven track record in vendor management benefits plan design and optimization with the ability to assess program effectiveness and implement innovative solutions that enhance employee satisfaction while controlling costs
• Ability to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across the organization with People Partners Talent Acquisition Finance Legal Payroll and other teams
• Solid foundation of HCM systems e.g. UKG Workday PeopleSoft SAP experience with HR Soft a big plus.
• Selfstarter ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Willing to take risks and tackle large complex projects even if outside the scope of expertise
• Continuous learning mindset takes advantage of ideas best practices and solutions developed elsewhere and effectively translates
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; ensuring tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 529 College Savings Plan Health Savings Account Life Insurance and LongTerm Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Worklife balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership character and passion in all that we do.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation improves outcomes fosters collaboration boosts teammate satisfaction and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications merit and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and will not be used in employment decisions including hiring promotions or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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