Senior Manager, Total Rewards

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Senior Manager, Total Rewards
Direct Hire | Denver, CO | Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)
Salary Range: $91,270 – $159,723 

Overview
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Total Rewards to join a collaborative and passionate HR team. This role is responsible for managing compensation, benefits, equity, recognition, and executive compensation programs while driving innovation in total rewards strategy. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving, and creating new programs that positively impact employees and align with company goals.

The Senior Manager will oversee a small but dynamic team (4 direct reports) and play a critical role in shaping the overall rewards philosophy. This individual should thrive in a lean, hands-on environment, bring strong subject matter expertise, and possess the curiosity and ownership to propose and deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs, policies, and procedures.

• Research and recommend new or enhanced Total Rewards programs that align with business objectives and competitive practices.

• Provide expert guidance on:

  • Compensation programs (minimum wage, incentive programs, equity, executive compensation).

  • Benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and ancillary offerings).

  • Recognition programs (award programs, incentive trips, peer-to-peer recognition, etc.).

• Develop documentation, policies, and communications to support new and revised programs.

• Conduct external market analysis and interpret compensation and benefits survey data.

• Monitor program effectiveness and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (FLSA, HIPAA, DOL, EEOC, etc.).

• Perform routine audits to analyze data accuracy and compliance.

• Partner with leadership to deliver recommendations in a clear, concise format (headlines and key takeaways).

• Lead and mentor a team including analysts and people services staff.

• Other related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and administering corporate Total Rewards programs.

• Strong expertise in compensation, benefits, incentives, equity, and executive compensation.

• In-depth knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FLSA, HIPAA, DOL, EEOC).

• Experience with compensation survey analysis and market data interpretation.

• Proven ability to monitor and measure program effectiveness.

• Exceptional analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred).

• Strong communication style—able to present recommendations clearly and concisely.

Work Style & Team Fit

• Solution-driven, curious, and resourceful.

• Willing to take ownership of programs and bring forward new ideas.

• Comfortable wearing many hats in a lean, strategic, and collaborative team environment.

• Confident in suggesting improvements—even if not all ideas succeed.

Schedule

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office (Mondays required; 2 days of your choice).

Interview Process
The process will include 2–4 stages with HR and leadership team members.

 

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