Total Rewards Manager (remote)

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Leadership

• Own and manage the North American compensation framework, including job grading and career structures

• Lead all compensation reviews, benchmarking, and internal equity analysis

• Handle compensation-related queries and approvals across the business

• Partner with the global compensation team to adapt and implement frameworks locally

• Oversee executive and short-term incentive plans (STIP), including quarterly cycles

• Manage incentive programmes for internal teams, including enrollment teams

Benefits Management

• Lead all employee benefits programmes across the U.S. and Canada (approx. 1,100 employees)

• Own end-to-end relationship with external benefits broker/providers

• Manage contract negotiations and renewals via broker partners

• Oversee open enrolment (notably the October cycle)

• Ensure compliance, including audits (e.g. 50/500 audit)

• Act as escalation point for all benefits-related queries

Global Mobility & Additional Oversight

• Manage global mobility activities at a North American level

• Provide oversight of leave of absence policies and programmes

• Ensure seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Systems & Processes

• Work closely with HRIS systems (AVP for HRIS), including SAP data integration and daily feeds

• Maintain accurate reporting and analytics for compensation and benefits
  

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on, end-to-end Compensation & Benefits leader who thrives in a mid-sized, private equity-backed environment

Essential Experience

• Deep expertise across compensation, benefits, and mobility in North America

• Proven experience managing broker relationships and benefits programmes

• Strong understanding of compensation frameworks, equity, and incentive plans

• Experience working in lean or mid-sized organisations, with broad ownership

• Must have experience in 50/500 audit

Preferred Experience

• Background in PE-backed or high-growth environments

• Familiarity with SAP / HRIS systems

• Exposure to cross-border (U.S./Canada) benefits and compensation structures

What Makes This Role Unique

• Full ownership of Compensation, Benefits, and Mobility across North America

• Opportunity to shape and lead during a critical business transition (ongoing sales process)

• Highly visible role with executive exposure

• Flexible remote working model with strong leadership support