Total Rewards Manager

Standard Process; Town of Palmyra (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive program

Company-matched 401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Vehicle/gas/ph—reimbursements

Educational assistance

Life coaching

Onsite daycare partner

Wellness initiatives

Company events

Pet insurance

Job summary

Standard Process Inc. seeks a Total Rewards Manager to lead benefits, compensation, retirement and wellness programs at our Palmyra, WI headquarters.

You will oversee self-funded plans, Workday Benefits, vendor management and compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, Legal and IT to align rewards with business strategy. The role requires strategic leadership, strong analytics, and the ability to manage benefits, retirement programs and a broad compensation portfolio in a manufacturing/office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance or related field.
• 7–10 years in progressive HR, benefits or total rewards.
• Experience with self-funded health plans and retirement plans.
• Workday Benefits administration or similar HRIS experience.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead total rewards strategy for benefits, compensation and wellness programs.
• Oversee self-funded benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, TPAs and vendors.
• Lead the annual benefits renewal, including cost analysis and plan recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and ACA; coordinate filings and notices.
• Oversee retirement programs (401(k), profit sharing) and non-qualified plans.
• Develop and manage compensation programs, market pricing and benchmarking.
• Serve as HR functional owner for Workday Benefits, ensure data quality and integrations.
• Develop corporate wellness initiatives and onsite daycare partnerships.
• Provide reporting on costs, utilization and program effectiveness.

Skills

Benefits administration

Workday Benefits

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, governance and continuous improvement of Standard Process’ total rewards programs, including employee benefits, 401k and Profit-Sharing plans, compensation, wellness and onsite daycare. This role ensures programs are competitive, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with the company’s talent strategy, business objectives and employee experience. The position provides leadership for self-funded health and wellness benefit programs, compensation programs, Workday Benefits functionality, corporate wellness initiatives and relationships with benefit brokers, on-site childcare partner and wellness contractors. The Total Rewards Manager will work collaboratively with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, IT, external advisors and business leaders to develop and deliver programs that are aligned with the company’s holistic approach to health and wellness.Location: This position is required to be on-site at our headquarters in Palmyra, Wisconsin.Benefits PackageStandard Process is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, which includes:Competitive salary and annual incentive programComprehensive health care and flexible benefit plan, including pet insuranceCompany-matched 401(k) planProfit sharing planMonthly Standard Process supplement allowancePaid vacation and holiday timeMonthly car allowanceGas reimbursementPhone reimbursementEducational assistanceAccess to Life CoachesCompany hosted outings and eventsStrong community involvementEssential FunctionsBenefits Program LeadershipDevelop and manage the company’s comprehensive employee benefit and wellness strategy, balancing employee needs, market competitiveness, cost management and business objectives.Oversee all self-funded benefit programs, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and other applicable plans.Manage relationships with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and other benefit vendors.Lead the annual benefits renewal process, including vendor negotiations, cost analysis, plan recommendations, and implementation.Oversee annual open enrollment planning, employee communications, life events, vendor file feeds, and benefits issue resolution.Ensure benefit programs are administered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant requirements.Oversee benefit plan documentation, required notices, compliance reporting, audits, and vendor performance.Partner with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, eligibility administration, enrollment data, and HRIS configuration.Develop and manage an effective benefits communication strategy to ensure that all plans are well understood and valued by the employeesMonitor contract compliance, employee satisfaction, service quality, utilization, financial arrangements, and overall value for onsite daycare.Retirement Plan AdministrationOversee administration and governance of the company’s retirement programs, including 401(k), profit sharing and non-qualified deferred compensation.Manage relationships with recordkeeper, investment advisor, third-party administrator, auditor and other external partners.Coordinate plan operations, eligibility, enrollment, contributions, distributions and employee inquiries.Coordinate annual compliance testing, plan audits, required filings and plan document updates with appropriate external partners.Support retirement plan committee activities, meetings materials and documentation.Compensation ProgramsDevelop, administer and continuously improve compensation programs that support attraction, detention, internal equity and organizational performance.Manage salary structure, job evaluation, market pricing, salary grades and compensation benchmarking for all roles.Support manufacturing compensation needs, including hourly pay structures, shift differentials, skill-based pay, premiums, and other applicable workforce programs.Administer annual merit, salary adjustment, incentive and bonus processes in collaboration with Finance and business leaders.Provide compensation analysis and recommendations for new hires, promotions and internal transfers.Monitor internal pay equity, external market competitiveness and consistency in compensation decisions.Maintain compensation policies, procedures and approval practices across the organizationProvide reporting on compensation costs, workforce pay trends and program effectives to leadership.Workday Benefits System AdministrationServe as the HR functional owner for Workday Benefits, including business processes, configuration requirements, eligibility rules, plan setup, event processing, and benefit-related reporting.Partner with HRIS, Payroll, IT and benefits vendors to maintain integrations, data mapping, file feeds and data quality.Oversee testing and validation for system releases, annual enrollment changes, plan updates and integration modifications.Partner with HRIS to identify opportunities to automate processes, reduce manual work, improve data integrity and enhance employee self-service.Corporate WellnessDevelop and oversee corporate wellness programs that support employee wellbeing, engagement, preventive care and healthy workplace practices.Establish wellness objectives, participation measures, program budgets and effective metrics.Promote accessible, inclusive wellness offerings appropriate for a diverse manufacturing and office workforce.Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participation, employee feedback, cost and available outcomes data.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field requiredCertifications/Licenses:SHRM-CP preferredCEBS preferredExperience:7-10 years of progressive HR, benefits, compensation or total rewards experience, including substantial experience managing employee benefit programsDemonstrated experience with self-funded medical or other health and welfare plansExperience with retirement plan administration and external recordkeepers, advisors, and administratorsExperience managing compensation structure, market benchmarking and annual compensation processesExperience with Workday Benefits administration, configuration, reporting and integrations, or comparable HRIS functionalityExperience managing external vendors, budgets, contracts and cross-functional projects Manufacturing or other multi-workforce environment experience preferredSpecialized Knowledge and Skills:Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, self-funded plan operations, vendor management and benefits complianceWorking knowledge of retirement plan administration, fiduciary governance and compensation practicesStrong analytical, financial and problem-solving skillsAbility to translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadershipStrong project management, communication, negotiation and relationship management capabilitiesExperience with HR technology, data integrity, reporting and process improvementSound judgement in handling confidential employee, compensation, claims and financial informationOtherTravel Requirements:5-10% travel required to other Standard Process locationsWork Environment and Physical Demands:This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, and phones. This is a sedentary role; however, this role may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.Apply today and become part of the Standard Process family!Standard Process understands the importance of diversity and believes in providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all personnel decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotions, training, benefits, termination, or other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with law.