Manager Total Rewards – Compensation & Benefits (Confidential Search)

Our client, a privately held professional services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Total Rewards Manager to lead the implementation and management of compensation and benefits programs.

An established firm with roughly 500 employees and $100M+ in annual revenue, this organization offers a collaborative, mission-driven culture and the opportunity to work closely with HR leadership and C-suite executives. This role is both strategic and hands-on, shaping compensation and benefits programs that align with business goals and employee needs.

Compensation : $120,000–$135,000 base salary, plus profit sharing, comprehensive benefits and hybrid work flexibility (3 days onsite in Philadelphia).

Key Responsibilities :

• Partner with HR leadership to design and implement job architecture and career frameworks.
• Manage base pay structures, incentive plans, and variable pay programs.
• Conduct regular compensation benchmarking, salary planning, pay equity, and internal alignment analyses.
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle and administer short-term incentive (STI) programs.
• Oversee all health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and compliant delivery of benefits.
• Lead open enrollment, benefits education, and ongoing employee communication.
• Process billing and reconciliation for group benefit plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for leave administration and compliance (ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA).
• Conduct job evaluations, audits, and equity analyses to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Prepare compensation and benefits reports for leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, and Legal for alignment and accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to Total Rewards initiatives such as HRIS implementations and process automation.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support total compensation planning and career mapping.
• Drive continuous improvement in compensation and benefits practices.

Qualifications :

Work Environment :

Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite). Reports directly to the Head of Human Resources with high visibility to senior leadership.

Confidentiality Notice :

This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of a privately held organization. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.