Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Pella Corporation; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in the rewards sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards to support and enhance compensation strategies. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading benchmarking cycles, and partnering with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in compensation and benefits. Strong data analysis and project management skills are required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related experience in compensation and benefits.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across multiple functions to improve employee experience.
• Lead benchmarking cycles to analyze market data and industry trends.
• Design and enhance compensation programs and incentives.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Knowledge of compensation principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

HRIS/compensation software

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards

Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the design, implementation, and execution of both compensation and benefits strategies. Evaluate current programs, recommend enhancements, and lead high-impact initiatives to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage projects across multiple functions and client groups to improve the employee experience.
• Work with high-level individual contributors and leaders to influence at the senior leadership level.
• Lead benchmarking cycles to analyze market data, industry trends, and best practices.
• Design and enhance broad-based compensation programs, including base pay structures and incentive programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to align on the company’s total rewards philosophy and goals.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements for compensation and benefit program administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations.
• Deliver clear communication and training related to compensation and benefits initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HRIS/compensation software.
• Strong data analysis, modeling, and visualization skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.