Sr. HR Manager – Total Rewards
Our manufacturing client, located in the central part of Indiana, is actively seeking a Senior HR Manager - Total Rewards. The Sr. HR Manager – Total Rewards is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the compensation, benefits, leaves, and rewards programs that support a diverse workforce in a manufacturing environment, supporting multiple divisions and locations of a $1.5B company with approximately 3000 employees across four facilities. Working closely with HR leadership and senior executives, the Senior Manager will develop total rewards strategies that reinforce the company's high-performance culture and global business objectives. This unique role ensures that the company's total rewards strategy remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent at all levels, from hourly production team members to salaried staff. This position will report to the Vice-President of Human Resources and will be based at the corporate office located in Indiana. Will consider a hybrid-based role.
Sr. HR Manager – Total Rewards Responsibilities:
Compensation & Incentive Programs:
- Develop and maintain compensation structures, salary bands, and hourly wage scales to support both hourly and salaried team members, including oversight and management of our payroll departments.
- Oversee the performance management process, including the configuration and administration using our HRIS system, creating job descriptions, area/industry benchmarking ensure pay equity and competitiveness within our industry.
- Oversee our Sales Incentive Plans (SIP), Discretionary Bonus Programs, and other performance-based incentive plans.
- Collaborate with Division HR Staff on matters regarding Compensation, Benefits, and Leaves.
Benefits & Wellness Programs:
- Oversee, manage and administer our self-insured health, dental, vision, 401k, pension plans, disability, and retirement plans, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Oversee leave programs (FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and ADA) and work closely with HR, Safety, Operations, and other company departments as needed.
- Develop and promote team member wellness programs that address the unique challenges of a dynamic manufacturing/processing environment.
- Manage and partner with vendors, brokers, and consultants to optimize benefit offerings while managing costs.
- Manage and oversee the on-site employee health clinic, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment with workforce health initiatives, and achievement of targeted return on investment (ROI) through cost savings, enhanced productivity, and employee engagement.
HR Compliance & Analytics:
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage and hour compliance, pay transparency, and benefits regulations.
- Maintain and analyze HR metrics and compensation data, providing insights to HR leadership and other functional leaders.
- Lead internal and external audits of compensation and benefits programs to maintain compliance and accuracy.
Team Member Experience & Communication:
- Develop clear and effective communication strategies to educate team members on total rewards offerings.
- Conduct team member training sessions and informational meetings to ensure understanding of pay structures, benefits, and incentives.
- Serve as a key resource for team members and managers on compensation, benefits, and total rewards inquiries.
- Key leader for 4-5 reports and additional dotted line reports throughout our remote facilities.
Sr. HR Manager – Total Rewards Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience developing and implementing a successful total rewards program within a $1B+ organization. This will include compensation & benefits, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of compensation structures for hourly, salaried, and union/non-union workforces.
- Experience with HRIS systems, payroll software, and compensation benchmarking tools.
- Demonstrated experience working with or leading an HR Shared Services function, with responsibility for the efficient, compliant, and customer-focused delivery of benefits administration and payroll processing across a multi-state workforce.
- Expertise in FLSA, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and other labor laws relevant to manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with HR, Finance, and Operations teams.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred.
For more information, please submit a confidential resume to melva@mriz.net
Melva Lowry
1531 West Oak St.
Zionsville, IN 46077
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