Manager, Total Rewards

Corn Refiners Association; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Primient is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards, in the HR department, to design, implement, and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.

You will lead market analyses, oversee salary structures and incentives, and ensure compliance while advising senior leadership on compensation matters. A focus on governance, executive compensation considerations, and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' progressive experience in Total Rewards.
• Executive compensation experience for publicly traded company (preferred).
• 2 years management experience (preferred).
• Professional Certification(s) in Total Rewards (preferred), such as CCP or CBP.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in related field (required).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement market-competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Lead salary structures, incentives, health, retirement, and other benefits.
• Oversee vendor negotiations for rewards offerings.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; report on metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Data storytelling

Project management

Strategy deployment

Program design

Delivery management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in related field

Job description

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Job Description

About the Role

The Manager, Total Rewards, which sits in the HR department, is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs.

This role works to ensure all rewards programs are compliant, market-competitive, and appropriately differentiate performance, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders on compensation matters.

• Compensation & Benefits Strategic Analysis: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities compensation and benefits programs, and develop strategies to align them with Primient’s goals to support talent acquisition and retention. Incorporate executive compensation benchmarking and peer group analysis within a publicly traded company context. Lead for investment and Benefits committee and support materials for executive compensation discussions as needed.
• Program Design and Administration: Oversee the design and administration of salary structures, incentive plans, health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefit programs. Support executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentives, ensuring alignment with company performance and shareholder expectations.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and negotiate with compensation and benefits vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective offerings.
• Policies/Guideline: Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies and procedures. Train and educate HR and key stakeholders.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all programs are compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance, and prepare reports to senior leadership on metrics and program effectiveness. Support compliance with public company requirements, including executive compensation disclosures and governance standards.
• Stakeholder Consultation and Communication: Provide guidance and support to HR business partners and managers on compensation and benefits matters.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and professional development.

About You

Knowledge

• Key Total Rewards concepts (e.g., pay range, position in range, market data, internal equity, pay philosophy, benefits offerings)
• Total Rewards best practices (e.g., salary planning, job evaluation, bonus & equity administration, benchmarking, benefit plan offerings, etc.)
• Executive compensation experience for publicly traded company preferred
• Exec Comp, FLSA, minimum wage, over time, and pay transparency regulations
• Health care and retirement plan regulations

Skills

• Strategy deployment
• Budgeting
• Data analysis
• Data storytelling
• Project management
• Program design
• Program delivery management
• Relationship building

Mindsets

• Data-driven approach
• Analytical method
• Continuous improvement approach
• Managerial courage

Required and Preferred Education/Certification

• Professional Certification(s) in Total Rewards (preferred), such as: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or other relevant certifications offered by organizations specializing in Total Rewards
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in related field (required)

Required and Preferred Work Experience

• 5+ years' progressive experience in Total Rewards, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training (required).
• Executive Compensation experience at publicly traded company (preferred)
• 2 years management experience (preferred)

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $120,878.40 - $151,098.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

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