Remote HR Programs Manager - Compensation & Onboarding

Eliassen Group; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (3 options)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Manager, HR Programs to oversee compensation programs and HR workflows. This remote, permanent role focuses on onboarding, personnel changes, and compliance with compensation-related laws, partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate pay practices.

The position also leads HR analytics, maintains job descriptions, and supports mergers and acquisitions with data integration and reporting. Requires 5+ years HR generalist experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role focusing on onboarding and/or total rewards.
• 1-2 years of experience in people management.
• Professional Human Resources certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administration of compensation processes for onboarding, promotions, transfers, and other personnel actions.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements for internal bench employees and manage escalations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Finance to ensure accuracy of job data, salary details, and compensation components.
• Provide guidance to managers on offering compensation packages that are consistent, equitable, and aligned with policies.
• Maintain onboarding modules and templates within internal systems; ensure content is accurate and compliant with government standards.
• Oversee data integrity in the HRIS system and alignment across HR data sources.
• Oversee the People Analytics function and provide guidance as needed.
• Monitor compensation and reporting legislation and assess impact on policies and processes.
• Contribute to HR initiatives improving employee experience and efficiency.
• Develop and oversee a library of job descriptions with version control and accessibility.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Independence

HRIS

Government compliance

Microsoft Office

People leadership

Problem solving

Prioritization

Follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

5+ years HR Generalist/HR Specialist

1-2 years people management

Professional HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a Manager, HR Programs to oversee compensation programs and HR workflows. This remote, permanent role focuses on onboarding, personnel changes, and compliance with compensation-related laws, partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure accurate pay practices.

The position also leads HR analytics, maintains job descriptions, and supports mergers and acquisitions with data integration and reporting. Requires 5+ years HR generalist experience and a Bachelor’s degree.