Total Rewards and Compensation Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking a Total Rewards & Compensation Manager for one of our manufacturing clients, Ideal Tridon Group. This position is being created as part of a strategic restructuring of the HR function, separating Total Rewards and Compensation responsibilities from Payroll Administration to create dedicated centers of expertise. The ideal candidate will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for compensation, benefits, rewards strategy, and workforce analytics while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership. This is a highly visible role responsible for designing, administering, and continuously improving enterprise-wide compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and engage talent across a multi-site manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will bring strong compensation expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to translate workforce data into actionable business recommendations. Responsibilities Lead the administration and ongoing enhancement of enterprise Total Rewards programs, including compensation, incentive plans, benefits, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives. Manage salary structures, job grading, compensation benchmarking, internal equity reviews, and market pricing analysis. Drive annual compensation planning, merit cycles, pay reviews, and budgeting processes in partnership with Finance and HR leadership. Provide compensation guidance for promotions, transfers, market adjustments, retention actions, and new hire offers. Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, open enrollment activities, and program effectiveness reviews. Develop and maintain job architecture, career frameworks, leveling methodologies, and compensation governance standards. Create executive-level dashboards and reporting focused on compensation, labor costs, retention, turnover, pay equity, and workforce analytics. Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to support workforce planning and competitive hiring decisions. Support M&A integration efforts, organizational changes, and enterprise HR initiatives related to reward programs. Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits regulations while maintaining strong governance and data integrity standards. Day-to-Day This individual will serve as the company's lead resource for compensation and Total Rewards strategy, balancing strategic program design with hands-on administration. They will regularly partner with HR leadership, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to ensure reward programs remain competitive, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals. The role will focus heavily on compensation governance, market analysis, benefits strategy, workforce analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping establish scalable HR infrastructure to support future growth.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

6 years of progressive Total Rewards, Compensation, HR, or Benefits experience.

Strong experience with compensation analysis, benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation. Experience supporting multi-site organizations, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.

Advanced Excel, reporting, and workforce analytics capabilities.

Experience partnering with Finance on budgeting, labor cost analysis, and compensation modeling. Experience working with HRIS, compensation planning tools, and benefits administration systems.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.

Experience building or redesigning compensation frameworks and Total Rewards programs.

CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certifications.

Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or organizational transformation efforts.

Top Skills Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy Salary Benchmarking & Job Architecture Benefits Administration & Vendor Management Workforce Analytics & Reporting Financial Acumen & Budgeting HRIS & Data Management Executive Communication & Consulting Project & Change Management Manufacturing HR Experience Global compensation or benefits experience supporting private equity-backed organizations Pay equity analysis experience Success leading enterprise-wide compensation cycles Experience building Total Rewards programs from the ground up