Manager, Total Rewards

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to own the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, benefits, and payroll programs for a distributed workforce. You will partner with leadership to shape pay practices and ensure cross-jurisdiction compliance in a remote USA setting.

The role focuses on attracting and retaining talent by aligning total rewards with business goals, managing vendor relations, and delivering effective programs for a growing remote team.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in compensation, benefits, payroll, total rewards, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll operations.
• Proven track record in leading compensation programs and total rewards strategies.
• Strong grasp of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and pay transparency regulations.
• Experience managing benefits administration and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and design of total rewards programs aligned with business goals
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation modeling for pay structures
• Lead annual compensation reviews and provide insights to leadership
• Direct health plan administration and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and policy translation
• Oversee payroll operations ensuring accuracy for 400+ remote employees
• Manage benefits administration including enrollments and ACA reporting

Skills

Compensation

Benefits

Payroll

Total rewards

Multi-state payroll

Education

CPP

CEBS

SHRM-SCP

SPHR

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

BambooHR

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will own the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, benefits, and payroll programs that support a distributed workforce. You will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape pay practices, strengthen employee programs, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hands‑on opportunity to influence total rewards decisions that impact attraction, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and design of total rewards programs aligned with business goals
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation modeling for pay structures
• Lead annual compensation reviews and provide insights to leadership
• Direct health plan administration and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and policy translation
• Oversee payroll operations ensuring accuracy for 400+ remote employees
• Manage benefits administration including enrollments and ACA reporting

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in compensation, benefits, payroll, total rewards, or related fields
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑state payroll operations
• Proven track record in leading compensation programs and total rewards strategies
• Strong grasp of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and pay transparency regulations
• Experience managing benefits administration and vendor negotiations
• Proficient in payroll systems such as ADP or Paylocity; BambooHR preferred
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CEBS, SHRM‑SCP, or SPHR are advantageous

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for work‑life balance
• Flexible and affordable health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match to support retirement savings
• Dynamic working environment with enthusiastic teammates

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.