Total Rewards Manager

The Bernard Group; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

ESOP (100% employee-owned)

401(k) with company match

Career development

Flexible work hours

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Safe and clean manufacturing env.

Job summary

The Bernard Group in Chanhassen, MN is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to join our HR team. You will partner with the VP of HR to design, implement and continuously improve compensation and benefits programs that attract, engage and retain our employees in a 100% employee‑owned environment.

You will lead benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and ESOP), analyze market data, and translate complex information into clear guidance for leaders and staff, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience with employee group benefit plans.
• 5+ years in compensation management including salary administration and benchmarking.
• Strong understanding of group benefit plan design, retirement programs and regulations.
• Experience developing and administering compensation programs and pay practices.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem‑solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems; ADP Workforce Now and Payscale preferred.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or WorldatWork a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance TBG’s total rewards strategy to support engagement and business objectives.
• Lead administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and ESOP).
• Analyze benefit utilization, market trends, feedback and costs to recommend offerings.
• Develop and deliver employee communications and ESOP education.
• Maintain compensation philosophy, salary structures, benchmarking and pay practices.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to evaluate new positions and provide compensation recommendations.
• Conduct market analyses and internal pay equity reviews to ensure competitive pay.
• Oversee relationships with benefit brokers, consultants and vendors; negotiate contracts.
• Manage retirement plan compliance activities including testing, filings and audits.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, OSHA and related reporting.
• Oversee workers' compensation and OSHA incident tracking.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to support leaves and total rewards needs.
• Maintain compensation and benefits data in ADP Workforce Now and Payscale/Payfactors.
• Leverage technology to automate processes and improve delivery of total rewards.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Relationship building

Collaboration

Change management

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / WorldatWork certs a plus

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Payscale Insights Lab

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you want to work for a company where your co‑workers are co‑owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee‑owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest‑quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco‑friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are looking for a Total Rewards Manager to join our Human Resources team! In this role, you will partner closely with our Vice President of Human Resources to develop, implement, and enhance compensation and benefits programs that support our employees and business objectives. You will play a key role in ensuring our total rewards offerings remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with market trends while creating an exceptional employee experience.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a minimum of three days in office at our Chanhassen, MN location.

A variety of these traits will help land you this job:

• you are passionate about creating competitive and meaningful compensation and benefits programs that attract, engage and retain employees.
• you enjoy using data, market trends and employee feedback to make informed recommendations and drive continuous improvement.
• you build trust and strong relationships with employees, business leaders and external partners at all levels of an organization.
• you can take complex compensation and benefits information and communicate it in a clear, approachable and engaging way.
• you bring strong analytical thinking and attention to detail while keeping the bigger picture and business objectives in mind.
• you are a collaborative, solution‑oriented partner who can influence decisions and balance employee needs with organizational priorities.
• you take initiative, manage competing priorities and follow projects through from concept to completion.
• you are comfortable navigating change, identifying opportunities for improvement and leveraging technology to create more efficient processes.

On top of that you must:

• have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• bring five or more years of experience working with employee group benefit plans.
• have five or more years of experience in compensation management, including salary administration, market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• demonstrate a strong understanding of group benefit plan design, retirement programs and applicable federal and state employment regulations.
• have experience developing, evaluating and administering compensation programs, salary structures and pay practices.
• possess strong analytical, technical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• have experience with HRIS and compensation management systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now and Payscale Insights Lab is preferred.
• be proficient in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• be able to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• have professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or WorldatWork compensation or benefits certifications as a plus.

In this position, you will:

• partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop, implement and continuously enhance TBG’s total rewards strategy to support employee engagement, retention and business objectives.
• lead the administration and ongoing evaluation of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• analyze benefit utilization, market trends, employee feedback and program costs to recommend competitive, sustainable and effective benefit offerings.
• develop and deliver employee communications and education to help team members understand and appreciate their total rewards, including benefits orientation, open enrollment and ESOP education.
• maintain and enhance TBG’s compensation philosophy, salary structures, job leveling, market benchmarking and pay practices.
• partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to evaluate new positions, conduct job pricing and provide compensation recommendations.
• conduct comprehensive market compensation analyses and internal pay equity reviews to ensure competitive and consistent pay practices.
• oversee relationships with benefit brokers, consultants and vendors, including contract negotiations, plan administration and service delivery.
• manage retirement plan compliance activities, including required testing, annual filings and audits.
• ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, OSHA and other required employment‑related reporting.
• oversee workers' compensation administration, OSHA incident tracking and related compliance activities.
• collaborate with HR colleagues to support employee benefit questions, leave management and other total rewards needs.
• maintain accurate compensation and benefits data within ADP Workforce Now and Payscale/Payfactors.
• leverage technology and partner with HR Operations to improve systems, automate processes and enhance the delivery of total rewards programs.
• provide data‑driven insights, recommendations and creative solutions to support leadership decisions and continuously improve the employee experience.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We’re a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee‑owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full‑time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range:

$115,000 - $135,000 annually

*Range reflects our good‑faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee‑Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co‑workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

Thanks! The Bernard Group, Inc.

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