Total Rewards Manager

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in payroll management, total rewards, benefits administration, or a closely related HR function. Strong experience managing payroll for unionized workforces. Demonstrated knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and union payroll requirements. Experience overseeing complex payroll environments with multiple payroll frequencies, including weekly and biweekly cycles. Working knowledge of employee benefits, including 401(k), pension plans, and health and welfare programs. Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reporting requirements, and audit procedures. Experience managing payroll operations across both union and non-union employee populations. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, and operational teams.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting multiple labor unions with differing benefit structures and reporting requirements. Experience in construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or another heavily unionized industry. Familiarity with trade unions, including boilermakers and pipefitters. Experience managing payroll for a geographically dispersed or multistate workforce. Previous experience supporting payroll audits, union reporting, and benefits compliance. Experience implementing payroll process improvements or system enhancements.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Manager to oversee payroll operations, employee benefits, retirement programs, and regulatory compliance across a complex workforce.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing payroll for both union and non-union employees, navigating multiple collective bargaining agreements, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.

This individual will play a critical role in maintaining compliance, streamlining payroll processes, and supporting a diverse employee population with varying compensation structures, benefits, and payroll schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management & Operations

Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing across multiple employee populations. Manage complex payroll schedules, including weekly and biweekly payroll cycles. Administer payroll for both union and non-union employees. Ensure accurate payroll reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with applicable regulations. Manage payroll processes involving multiple employee classifications, compensation structures, and benefit arrangements. Oversee payroll reporting requirements, including union-specific reporting and submissions. Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and operational processes. Union Payroll & Compliance

Manage payroll administration for employees represented by multiple labor unions. Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and union-specific payroll requirements. Oversee union-related reporting, contributions, deductions, and benefit obligations. Navigate varying union benefit structures, including pension plans, welfare programs, and retirement contributions. Maintain compliance with applicable labor regulations and reporting requirements. Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leadership to address payroll discrepancies and compliance concerns. Benefits & Total Rewards Administration

Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare benefits, 401(k), and pension plans. Ensure accurate processing of employee benefit deductions, contributions, and related payroll transactions. Support compliance requirements associated with retirement plans and employee benefits. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure accurate benefits administration. Support the ongoing evaluation and improvement of total rewards processes and programs. Reporting, Audits & Process Improvement

Support payroll audits and ensure accurate documentation and reporting. Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and union agreements. Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and reporting issues. Develop and implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy. Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership to support payroll and benefits initiatives.