Total Rewards Manager

Pacificacontinental; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking a Total Rewards Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role will focus on designing and implementing effective compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of compensation laws and trends. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in compensation administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation administration and design.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy.
• Provide guidance on pay decisions and salary structures.
• Cultivate relationships with HR and business leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Compensation administration

Knowledge of legislation governing benefit plans

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

National privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed‑use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Total Rewards Manager will design, implement, and maintain a market‑competitive, comprehensive compensation, health and welfare strategy that will enhance the organization’s ability to attract talent and maximize productivity, engagement, and retention for our rapidly growing organization. This position will provide guidance to leadership and facilitate the annual compensation process, ensuring alignment to current market conditions. In addition, this position will provide oversight to the benefits team and guide them in the development, implementation, and administration of benefit programs, policies and communication.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with HR and business leaders, and serve as subject matter expert supporting all compensation and benefits related projects and requirements
• Implement and maintain both short‑ and long‑term strategic programs to meet growth of organization
• Partner with external resources to obtain data and recommendations needed to ensure overall compensation strategy is competitive
• Identify new and manage current vendor relationships with Total Rewards‑related providers
• Ensure creative use of rewards, benefits, and incentive programs to ensure ability to recruit and retain both hourly and salaried talent
• Careful consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Review and analyze competitive market benchmark surveys and data; develop recommendations for updates salary structures, bonus/incentives as appropriate for all business units and divisions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation, wage, and payroll laws and regulations
• Propose salary increase budgets annually and as market fluctuation demands
• Provide guidance on pay decisions, policy and guidelines interpretation, and job descriptions specific to compensation‑related programs
• Engage and collaborate on HR system implementations
• Lead and develop team members
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s strongly preferred
• Required extensive knowledge of compensation administration and design, Total Rewards, and benefit programs with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred
• Knowledge of legislation governing benefit plans (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, PPACA)
• Financial ability to identify and implement cost‑effective programs. Strong analytic skills
• Demonstrated strong leadership experience with managing teams and involvement in execution as well as the development of strategic initiatives
• Experience with Workday preferred
• Experience with job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive plan design as well as designing pay structures for both hourly and professional positions required
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain strong, trusted relationships and influence as appropriate
• Exceptional change management and continuous process improvement skills
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI
• Must be self‑motivated and organized with a strong sense of personal accountability, communication skills, including excellent written, verbal and presentation capabilities
• Ability to work in office in Fort Lauderdale, FL is required of this role