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Total Rewards Manager

laketrust
Brighton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Total Rewards Manager
 

More Than A Job! 

Why do you work each day? To us, our jobs are not just something we do to make a living, it’s a way to live. We work to support our members; whether celebrating moments of joy, finding a solution to an obstacle, or offering encouragement through a time of struggle. The worth of our work isn’t measured in dollars and cents, it’s seen in our communities and felt by the people who believe in us. 

Benefits Include 

  • Financial Wellbeing Services 
  • 401(K) matching up to 5% 
  • Heath Insurance with Wellness Incentives 
  • Employee Wellbeing Services 
  • DE&I Initiatives
  • Work-Life Balance 

Job Summary 

The Total Rewards Manager responsible for developing, managing and administering Total Rewards programs that promotes team member engagement, ensures organization’s competitiveness and alignment with long term strategies. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance Lake Trust total rewards plans and programs, vendors and tools that boost employee engagement, experience, and well-being.  Manages and administers the Credit Union’s compensation, benefits, payroll, wellness, and HRIS programs.

What you’ll do 

  • Drive the compensation and benefits philosophy and strategy, which will ultimately drive the development and positioning of total rewards programs.
  • Partner with Talent Attraction Engagement team members, Hiring Managers, and key business leaders to Leverage technology to create system driven processes.
  • Develop cost models, forecast analyses, and plan design recommendations on a variety of programs, budgets, and tools, including, but not limited to: geographic base pay structures, annual merit program, incentive plans, and developing compensation benchmarks for new roles.
  • Proactively research and analyze total reward policies and programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
  • Manage and administers welfare plans including health, dental, life, vision and disability plans. Reviews benefit plan competitiveness and makes recommendations to meet Credit Union and team member needs. Conducts annual benefit Open Enrollment and Life Event changes. Counsels team members on benefit issues and selection. Assures compliance with applicable regulations.

What you’ll bring 

  • Requires thorough knowledge of applicable Human Resource laws and regulatory compliance in Compensation & Benefits (i.e., ACA, ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, OHSA, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and engage with team members when they experience difficulty communicating with carriers or vendors; ability to demonstrate customer-centric behaviors.
  • A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and proven ability to handle confidential information is essential for success in this role.
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience administering compensation and benefit programs. Prior work experience with HRIS programs required.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) designation preferred but not required.

What you’ll get

We know that pay and benefits are important. And, we’ve really got that covered. But, we also know that those are not the only things that you need to decide if this is the place for you. Join our team of Lake Trusters and you’ll enjoy: 

  • Working with an energetic team focused on making our members wildly successful 
  • An opportunity to work with others that have your back every step of the way 
  • Opportunities to make a difference both inside and outside of our walls 
  • Being treated like you are more than the work you do 

Must be a tech savvy individual who has a high degree of adaptability to adjust quickly to change and priorities. 

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