Senior Manager, Total Rewards
$130,000–$150,000 year
Hybrid · Irvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager, Total Rewards leads design and delivery of total rewards programs including benefits, wellness, compensation administration, payroll oversight, and HR systems. Manages Payroll Manager and Senior Benefits Specialist; partners with Legal, Finance, and Accounting and external vendors to ensure market-competitive programs. Leads annual compensation cycle, LTIP/RSU/ESPP programs, and incentive design; oversees benefits lifecycle, open enrollment, and compliance with ACA/ERISA/HIPAA. Oversees Paycor HRIS optimization and data governance. Requires 8+ years HR experience in Total Rewards and 3+ years leadership; Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications are a plus. Location: Irvine, CA; Schedule includes in-office Mon-Thu and Fridays WFH.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, equity, payroll, wellness, and HR systems.
- 3+ years in a leadership role managing Total Rewards or similar functions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization; public company experience strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, including salary structures, job leveling, market benchmarking, and incentive program design.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems including system optimization and data governance, with specific experience in Paycor strongly preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and equity/payroll tax implications.
- Track record of launching wellness programs that improve employee engagement and well-being.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to partner cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience building compensation models and executive dashboards is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.
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