Total Rewards Leader: Remote Payroll & Benefits Strategy

HSO; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible benefits program

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Health reimbursement account

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HSO, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a Manager of Total Rewards in New York to oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll for a 400+ remote workforce. You’ll shape total rewards strategy, manage annual reviews, and drive compliance across states and regulations.

You will partner with leaders, manage vendor relationships, and scale the function by building a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator team while maintaining hands-on execution when needed.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, total rewards
• Hands-on multi-state payroll tax compliance
• Experience leading compensation programs, annual reviews, benchmarking
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and pay transparency
• Experience with health plan strategies and vendor negotiations
• Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS
• CPP/CEBS/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
• Ability to operate in strategic and hands-on roles

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, design, competitiveness, and compliance of HSO's compensation, benefits, payroll, and total rewards programs
• Conduct market benchmarking, internal equity analyses, and compensation modeling
• Lead annual compensation review cycles and VCP administration
• Oversee self-funded health plans vendor relationships, negotiations, renewals, open enrollment
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and translate into policies
• Lead pay equity assessments and FLSA reviews
• Oversee payroll operations for 400+ remote employees
• Manage benefits administration including enrollments and ACA reporting
• Serve as a resource for payroll and benefits inquiries
• Build and scale total rewards by hiring a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Skills

Total rewards

Payroll management

Benefits administration

ERISA compliance

Pay equity

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

BambooHR

Job description

HSO, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a Manager of Total Rewards in New York to oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll for a 400+ remote workforce. You’ll shape total rewards strategy, manage annual reviews, and drive compliance across states and regulations.

You will partner with leaders, manage vendor relationships, and scale the function by building a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator team while maintaining hands-on execution when needed.