Sr. Manager Total Rewards

StevenDouglas; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking a Sr. Manager of Total Rewards to lead and modernize the organization’s compensation, benefits, incentive, and recognition programs from Jacksonville, FL.

This role reports to the head of Human Resources and focuses on aligning Total Rewards with business objectives while delivering an exceptional employee experience. The ideal leader will be strategic and hands-on, building scalable programs, applying data-driven insights, and partnering with executives to elevate

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or related HR leadership.
• Experience designing compensation structures, salary bands, incentive programs, and job architecture.
• Strong knowledge of benefits strategy, administration, and vendor management.
• Data-driven with strong analytical and executive presentation skills.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEBS, CBP, or GRP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Total Rewards strategy across compensation, benefits, incentive, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Design and enhance salary structures, job architecture, market pricing, and annual compensation planning.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and executives to align Total Rewards with business objectives.
• Oversee benefits strategy and vendor partnerships while balancing employee experience, compliance, and cost.
• Develop dashboards, reporting, and analytics to provide workforce insights for strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing innovative programs and strengthening governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

People analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

HR analytics software

Job description

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established organization to identify a strategic and innovative Sr. Manager of Total Rewards. Reporting directly to the head of Human Resources, this is an opportunity to lead the organization's Total Rewards function while helping modernize programs that support business growth and an outstanding employee experience.

This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the organization's compensation, benefits, incentive, and recognition strategies while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on, with the ability to build scalable programs, leverage data to drive decisions, and continuously improve the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, incentive, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Design and enhance salary structures, job architecture, market pricing, and annual compensation planning.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership to align Total Rewards programs with business objectives.
• Oversee benefits strategy and vendor partnerships while balancing employee experience, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop meaningful dashboards, reporting, and analytics that provide workforce insights and support strategic decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing innovative programs, strengthening governance, and enhancing the overall employee value proposition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or related Human Resources leadership.
• Experience designing compensation structures, salary bands, incentive programs, and job architecture.
• Strong knowledge of benefits strategy, administration, and vendor management.
• Data‑driven with strong analytical and executive presentation skills.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEBS, CBP, or GRP are a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

• Report directly to an outstanding HR Leader who values collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnership.
• Lead and influence enterprise‑wide Total Rewards initiatives with executive visibility.
• Opportunity to modernize programs while making a meaningful impact on culture and the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're a collaborative Total Rewards leader looking for an opportunity to shape strategy while remaining close to the business, we'd love to connect with you.