Total Rewards Manager
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Job Location:
Woodruff, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 100000 - 140000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
Out client a rapidly growing high tech manufacturing company is looking for a Total Rewards leader to help build scale and refine compensation benefits and payroll programs that support rapid expansion. This is not a maintain the status quo role. Its an opportunity to design programs from the ground up influence executive decisions and directly shape how they attract and retain top talent.
If you thrive in environments where strategy meets execution and you enjoy owning programs end-to-end this role was built for you.
This is a direct hire opportunity with our client.
Salary: $100000 - $140000 Depending on Experience
Location: Greer/Woodruff SC (Onsite Role)
What Youll Own & Lead
- Lead the Total Rewards function for the U.S. owning compensation payroll benefits and equity programs end to end
- Design and manage salary ranges job levels and geographic pay structures using competitive market data
- Drive annual compensation processes including merit increases promotions bonuses and market adjustments
- Own bi-weekly U.S. payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries bonuses commissions and equity income
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll and wage laws including tax reporting audits and year-end filings
- Partner closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation labor cost reporting forecasts and accruals
- Support the design and administration of incentive programs such as bonus plans and sales commissions
- Manage equity compensation programs in partnership with Legal and Finance ensuring regulatory compliance and employee understanding
- Evaluate design and administer health welfare wellness and retirement benefits to remain competitive and cost-effective
- Lead benefits vendor and broker relationships including annual renewals and negotiations
- Oversee the U.S. 401(k) plan including plan design compliance testing filings and employee communication
- Serve as the owner of Total Rewards data within HRIS and payroll systems ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement
- Develop reporting and insights on compensation trends headcount and labor costs to support business decisions
- Advise senior leaders and HR partners on pay strategy equity benefits and compliance considerations
- Conduct pay equity reviews and strengthen internal controls to support transparency and risk management
What Were Looking For
This role requires depth ownership and confidence operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Ideal background includes:
- 10 years of Total Rewards and payroll experience in the U.S.
- Proven ownership of compensation design payroll benefits and 401(k) programs
- Experience supporting or administering equity compensation
- Strong knowledge of ERISA ACA HIPAA FLSA pay equity and wage/hour laws
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills; HRIS/payroll system expertise (ADP a plus)
- Strong financial acumen and comfort partnering with Finance
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
- Experience thriving in fast-paced scaling or build-from-scratch environments
- Experience supporting global or APAC-based headquarters a plus
Youre someone who:
- Thinks strategically but isnt afraid to roll up your sleeves
- Takes full ownership and accountability for outcomes
- Communicates complex topics clearly to leaders and employees
Ready to Build Something That Lasts
If youre excited by the idea of designing owning and scaling Total Rewards programs in a dynamic environment wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build the rewards strategy that fuels our next phase of growth.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
