Total Rewards Manager: ESOP & Benefits Expert

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

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