Global Total Rewards & Compensation Manager

Lincoln International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance

VSP Vision Insurance

Delta Dental Insurance

LTD, STD and Life Insurance

401K Plan and Profit Share

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Lincoln International is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to administer and support the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs, attracting, retaining and motivating top talent. You will partner with HR leadership and business leaders to ensure programs are competitive and cost-effective.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid in-office structure (Mon-Thu in office, Fri optional remote), you will lead benefits design, annual compensation cycles, and governance, delivering clear analytics and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards roles; professional services or financial services experience preferred
• Strong understanding of compensation administration, annual bonus cycles and benefits program operations
• Proven experience supporting complex year-end compensation planning with accuracy and discretion
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model costs, interpret data and present insights clearly
• Experience preparing employee communications (offer, promotion, transfer letters) with accuracy and professionalism
• Experience with varying compensation mixes, including equity compensation, strongly preferred
• Strong communication and influencing skills; able to partner effectively with HR and business leaders
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred), compensation and equity management tools, and advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Benefits Program Management: design, administer and ensure compliance of U.S. health and benefits plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives and leave policies
• Compensation Administration & Support: administer base salary structures, annual bonus plans and partner compensation programs
• Total Rewards Insights & Governance: monitor market trends, develop dashboards and analytics, maintain governance for all total rewards programs

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Workday

HRIS platforms

Equity management tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Lincoln International is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to administer and support the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs, attracting, retaining and motivating top talent. You will partner with HR leadership and business leaders to ensure programs are competitive and cost-effective.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid in-office structure (Mon-Thu in office, Fri optional remote), you will lead benefits design, annual compensation cycles, and governance, delivering clear analytics and