Total Rewards Manager

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to formalize and oversee compensation and benefits programs at a manufacturing-site location in Chester, CT. The role involves developing compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary structures, market pricing, merit planning, and recognition, with collaboration across HR, Finance, and Talent Management.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in HR with 3+ years in Total Rewards, strong Excel modeling skills, and knowledge of benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 3+ years focused on compensation or Total Rewards.
• Experience in salary structure, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Strong analytical ability and Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve compensation programs, job architecture, and salary structures.
• Manage market pricing, annual merit planning, and benefits recognition programs.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS, and Talent Management.
• Operationalize and govern programs across offers, promotions, internal movement, market pricing, and merit planning.
• Develop compensation philosophy and frameworks.
• Serve on the HR Leadership Team and report to the VP of Human Resources.

Skills

HR experience

Total Rewards

Compensation design

Salary structure

Market pricing

Excel modeling

Benefits administration

Education

Total Rewards certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP, SHRM, PHR, SPHR)

Tools

Workday Compensation

Advanced Compensation

401(k) knowledge

Benefits vendor management

Compensation surveys

Job description

Job Title: Total Rewards ManagerJob Description

The Total Rewards Manager will be responsible for formalizing and overseeing compensation and benefits programs as a dedicated HR capability. This role requires a deep understanding of compensation philosophy and the ability to develop and mature compensation programs and processes. The manager will ensure continuous improvement of programs such as job architecture, salary structures, market pricing, annual merit planning, and recognition. The position involves close collaboration with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS, HR Operations, and Talent Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve compensation programs, job architecture, and salary structures.
• Manage market pricing, annual merit planning, and benefits recognition programs.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS, and Talent Management.
• Operationalize and govern programs across offers, promotions, internal movement, market pricing, and merit planning.
• Develop compensation philosophy and frameworks.
• Serve on the HR Leadership Team and report to the VP of Human Resources.

Essential Skills

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 3+ years focused on compensation or Total Rewards.
• Experience in salary structure, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Strong analytical ability and Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation.
• Knowledge of 401(k) and benefits vendor management.
• Experience with compensation surveys.
• Certifications such as CCP, GRP, SHRM, PHR, or SPHR.
• Ability to partner with Finance and HRIS.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting at a manufacturing site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chester, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

15 days PTOChristmas week closure noted by clientAdditional holiday details need confirmation

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chester, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chester,CT.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.