Manager, Total Rewards

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards in Boston, MA to lead compensation and benefits programs, ensure market competitiveness, and maintain compliance with federal and state laws.

The role oversees a team, partners with business leaders and HR, and uses data analytics to inform pay structures, benefits design, and leave policies, driving continuous improvement and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of total rewards experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits, leaves compliance, audits, and reporting.
• Experience managing direct reports, delegating, coaching performance and ensuring team deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Direct the strategy and administration of compensation, benefits, leave, and accommodation programs to ensure an engaging employee experience and competitive market positioning.
• Maintain compliance across total rewards and employee programs by overseeing adherence to federal and state employment, benefits, pay equity, and leave regulations.
• Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking data, analytics, and emerging technologies to inform compensation structures, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers on benefits, compensation, leave, and workplace accommodations.
• Partner with business leaders, HR teams, brokers, and external advisors to design, evaluate, and enhance reward programs that align with organizational objectives and workforce needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Benchmarking data

Job description

Manager, Total Rewards

Location: Onsite 5 days/week in Boston, MA

A technology client in Boston, MA, is looking to hire a Manager, Total Rewards, to lead their benefits and compensation programming. This role will ensure the programs run effectively & remain competitive in the market, while also maintaining compliance with applicable laws & regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the strategy and administration of compensation, benefits, leave, and accommodation programs to ensure an engaging employee experience and competitive market positioning.
• Maintain compliance across total rewards and employee programs by overseeing adherence to federal and state employment, benefits, pay equity, and leave regulations.
• Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking data, analytics, and emerging technologies to inform compensation structures, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers on benefits, compensation, leave, and workplace accommodations.
• Partner with business leaders, HR teams, brokers, and external advisors to design, evaluate, and enhance reward programs that align with organizational objectives and workforce needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of total rewards experience
• Strong knowledge of benefits & leaves compliance, audits, and reporting
• Experience managing direct reports, delegating, coaching performance & ensuring team deadlines are met

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.