Total Rewards Project Manager

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Primary Services is seeking a Total Rewards Project Manager to own compensation, benefits, wellness, and payroll initiatives across a multi-site organization. This direct-hire role blends strategic program development with hands-on operational leadership, collaborating with HR, Finance, and Operations to keep rewards programs competitive and compliant.

The role leads planning, execution, and ongoing improvement of total rewards initiatives, guiding program enhancements and overseeing delivery of

Formación

• 10+ years in total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, or related HR leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience overseeing payroll, benefits, and compensation programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and HR program improvements.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and benefits regulations.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple locations.
• Experience analyzing compensation data, benefits costs, and workforce trends.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, or compensation systems.
• Experience managing vendors and leading HR operations teams.
• Experience supporting organizational growth or HR transformation initiatives preferred.
• SHRM, PHR, CCP, CEBS, CPP, or related certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead total rewards initiatives involving compensation planning, benefits administration, payroll operations, and employee wellness programs.
• Develop project plans, implementation timelines, and performance measures for program enhancements.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation processes to maintain accuracy, compliance, and operational consistency.
• Evaluate compensation structures, market benchmarks, hourly wage practices, and incentive programs.
• Coordinate annual compensation reviews, benefits planning, and open enrollment activities.
• Manage vendor relationships, program evaluations, and opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Analyze employee participation, benefits costs, payroll performance, and compensation trends.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to implement scalable total rewards practices.
• Establish reporting processes, internal controls, and compliance measures.
• Lead and develop employees responsible for payroll, benefits, and compensation activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and coordinate changes to systems and workflows.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and evolving workforce needs.

Conocimientos

Total rewards leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Vendor management

HR operations leadership

Payroll & benefits leadership

HR compliance awareness

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Herramientas

HRIS systems

Descripción del empleo

Own meaningful HR initiatives at an established, growing organization supporting a diverse workforce across multiple locations. Shape compensation, benefits, and payroll programs while leading projects that improve employee experiences, strengthen compliance, and support business growth. This direct-hire opportunity offers the chance to combine strategic program development with hands-on operational leadership.

The Total Rewards Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, wellness, and payroll initiatives for a large, multi-site organization. This position combines total rewards program ownership, project management, and team leadership to ensure employee programs remain competitive, compliant, and operationally effective. Working closely with HR, Finance, and Operations, the role will guide program enhancements while overseeing the ongoing delivery of essential total rewards functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead total rewards initiatives involving compensation planning, benefits administration, payroll operations, and employee wellness programs.
• Develop project plans, implementation timelines, and performance measures for program enhancements.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation processes to maintain accuracy, compliance, and operational consistency.
• Evaluate compensation structures, market benchmarks, hourly wage practices, and incentive programs.
• Coordinate annual compensation reviews, benefits planning, and open enrollment activities.
• Manage vendor relationships, program evaluations, and opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Analyze employee participation, benefits costs, payroll performance, and compensation trends.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to implement scalable total rewards practices.
• Establish reporting processes, internal controls, and compliance measures.
• Lead and develop employees responsible for payroll, benefits, and compensation activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and coordinate changes to systems and workflows.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and evolving workforce needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, or related HR leadership functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience overseeing payroll, benefits, and compensation programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and implementing HR program improvements.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, employee benefits regulations, and compensation practices.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employees, preferably across multiple locations.
• Experience analyzing compensation data, benefits costs, and workforce trends.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, or compensation systems.
• Experience managing vendors and leading HR operations teams.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, integrations, or HR transformation initiatives preferred.
• SHRM, PHR, CCP, CEBS, CPP, or related certification preferred.