Manager Total Rewards

Imprimis Group; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Imprimis Group is seeking a Total Rewards Manager in Texas to oversee benefits, leave of absence, and payroll operations. This role combines leadership with hands-on work, resolving complex employee issues and guiding day-to-day operations.

You will oversee benefits administration, leave and accommodations, and outsourced payroll, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant service while partnering with internal teams and external providers to support audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in total rewards, benefits, payroll, HR operations, or related field.
• Experience supervising or leading HR professionals.
• Hands-on benefits administration and complex U.S. leaves (FMLA/ADA) and state requirements.
• Experience with outsourced payroll and multi-country payroll compliance.
• Degree or equivalent experience; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members responsible for benefits, leave, and payroll operations.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave and accommodations, and outsourced payroll to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant service.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex cases and provide hands-on support across all three areas.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to resolve issues, support audits, and improve processes and controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Benefits administration

Payroll operations

HR operations

Leave management

Outsourced payroll

US payroll compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

HR certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Contract to Hire | Full-Time

Pay Rate: $33.00-45.00 DOE

About the role

We’re conducting a confidential search for a Total Rewards Manager to oversee employee benefits, leave of absence, and payroll operations. This role combines team leadership with hands-on work and is suited to someone who can resolve complex employee issues, guide day-to-day operations, and step in when coverage is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members responsible for benefits, leave, and payroll operations.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave and accommodations, and outsourced payroll to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant service.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex cases and provide hands-on support across all three areas.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to resolve issues, support audits, and improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, benefits, payroll, HR operations, or a related field.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading HR professionals.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits and managing complex U.S. leaves and accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, and applicable state requirements.
• Hands-on experience processing outsourced payroll, strong knowledge of multi-country payroll compliance, and familiarity with international leave administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with an HR information system or a relevant HR, benefits, or payroll certification is preferred.