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Rewards Manager

Paramus, NJ · On-site

$76K - $104K/yr

This role ensures operational excellence, data accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all payroll and total rewards functions. The manager partners closely with HR, Finance, and ...

BioIVT

$125 - $150/hr

Professional US Total Rewards Manager Total Rewards Manager Location: Remote (U.S.) - New York-based company Position Summary The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, implementation ...

Accupac

Total Rewards Manager

Harleysville, PA · On-site

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs. This role ensures that ...

Accupac, Inc.

Total Rewards Manager

Harleysville, PA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Job Functions The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs. This role ...

Cherokee Federal

Total Rewards Manager

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Total Rewards Manager The Manager, Total Rewards leads the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of Cherokee Federal's total rewards portfolio to include compensation ...

Sunrise Senior Living

Total Rewards Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Fulcro Insurance

Total Rewards Manager

San Juan, PR · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Job Summary The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's total rewards programs, including employee benefits, compensation, payroll, Human ...

Accupac

Total Rewards Manager

Harleysville, PA · Remote

$81K - $110K/yr

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs. This role ensures that ...

Sunriseseniorliving

Total Rewards Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.

AllerVie Health

Total Rewards Manager

Frisco, TX · Hybrid

$74K - $100K/yr

Total Rewards Manager, Full-time, Frisco, TX Why AllerVie Health? Millions of people live with allergies, asthma, and complex immunological conditions that quietly disrupt their daily lives - from ...

Lake Trust Credit Union

Total Rewards Manager

Brighton, MI · On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Total Rewards Manager More Than A Job! Why do you work each day? To us, our jobs are not just something we do to makea living, it's a way to live. We work to support our members; whethercelebrating ...

AllerVie Health

Total Rewards Manager

Frisco, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Total Rewards Manager, Full-time, Frisco, TX Why AllerVie Health? Millions of people live with allergies, asthma, and complex immunological conditions that quietly disrupt their daily lives - from ...

AllerVie Health

Total Rewards Manager

Frisco, TX · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Total Rewards Manager, Full-time, Frisco, TX Why AllerVie Health? Millions of people live with allergies, asthma, and complex immunological conditions that quietly disrupt their daily lives - from ...

Rincon Consultants, Inc

Total Rewards Manager

Ventura, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of our compensation and benefits programs. This role is both strategic and ...

Janicki Industries, Inc.

$150 - $200/hr

We are looking for a Total Rewards Manager for our growing team. This position is hybrid in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY The Total Rewards Manager leads the company's benefits ...

Rincon Consultants, Inc

Total Rewards Manager

Ventura, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of our compensation and benefits programs. This role is both strategic and ...

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How much do rewards manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for rewards manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rewards Manager vs Compensation Analyst?

CriteriaRewards ManagerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CCP or CBP often preferredBachelor's degree, certifications like CCP or CBP often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees reward strategies, manages teams, collaborates with HR and financeAnalyzes compensation data, conducts market research, supports pay structure development
Industry UsageUsed across industries to develop reward programs and policiesCommonly used in HR departments for salary analysis and benchmarking

While both roles focus on employee compensation, the Rewards Manager develops overall reward strategies and manages teams, whereas the Compensation Analyst specializes in analyzing pay data and market trends to inform salary structures.

What does a rewards manager do?

A rewards manager oversees the design, implementation, and management of employee incentive programs to motivate performance and retain talent. They analyze compensation data, develop reward strategies, and ensure programs align with company goals, often using HR software and data analysis tools. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

What is the average salary for a rewards manager?

The average salary for a rewards manager typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Rewards managers often require strong analytical skills and knowledge of compensation strategies to design effective incentive programs.

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Infographic showing various Rewards Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Rewards Manager

Paramus, NJ • On-site

Recruit Professional Services
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$76K - $104K/yr

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Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Partner with Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely and compliant end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

  • Partner with Benefits Manager to ensure best in class operation of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.

  • Partner with Compensation and HRIS to coordinate reporting and compliance processes, maintaining accurate and consistent data across all related systems.

Job description

Position Summary
The Operations Manager ensures effective coordination of the day-to-day administration, processes, and systems that support the organization's benefits, payroll, and service award programs. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) in partnership with functional owners for all payroll and total rewards processes. This role ensures operational excellence, data accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all payroll and total rewards functions. The manager partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless employee experience.
Payroll Operations
  • Partner with Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely and compliant end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Monitor payroll processing to ensure optimization of processes, including areas such as shift differentials, overtime, and the time and attendance system.
  • Partner with Payroll Manager to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll laws (e.g., FLSA, tax regulations, wage/hour requirements).
  • In conjunction with Payroll Manager, partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, general ledger postings, audits, and reporting.
  • Hold payroll vendor relationships accountable in alignment with functional leaders and ensure system upgrades/enhancements are properly implemented.
  • Partner with Human Resources Information Systems team on enhancements to improve processes, accuracy, compliance and employee experience.
Benefits Operations
  • Partner with Benefits Manager to ensure best in class operation of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
  • Hold benefit vendors accountable in alignment with functional leaders and ensure performance guarantees are met.
  • Enable and enhance the employee experience including benefits enrollment processes, eligibility audits, and corrective actions.
  • Track cost of benefits and establish metrics to evaluate ROI
  • Project manage new project initiatives managing risks and ensuring timely completion.
  • Identify opportunities for optimization across the platform. Partner on complex benefits issues and escalate as needed. Total Rewards Systems & Processes
  • Partner with Compensation and HRIS to coordinate reporting and compliance processes, maintaining accurate and consistent data across all related systems.
  • Demonstrated operational understanding of compensation programs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data transfers between HR, payroll, and vendor systems.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and automation.
  • Maintain metrics dashboards that measure ROI for benefits and payroll and ensure they are socialized with senior management in partnership with functional leadership. Employee Support and Communication
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for payroll, total rewards programs and policies.
  • Provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on benefits and payroll inquiries.
  • Partner in delivering communications and training resources that strengthen employee awareness and understanding of payroll and total rewards. Serve as a customer-centric partner, ensuring decisions and processes are aligned with customer needs.

Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
  • Ensure timely filing and completion of audits, filings, and documentation related to benefits, payroll and compensation.
  • Generate and analyze reports to assess program effectiveness and support business decisions.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
  • 5-7+ years of experience in total rewards, benefits, payroll, or compensation administration or HR operations.
  • Experience managing HRIS benefits/payroll/compensation modules (e.g., Dayforce, SAP, Oracle, Workday). Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
  • Excellent understanding of benefits, payroll and compensation concepts and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong communication and vendor management skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to build pivot tables, formulas including V-Lookup and strong skills in other Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Proficiency in HR reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional certifications (e.g. CEBS, CPS, CCP, SHRM-CP/SCP).
  • Experience with global total rewards programs.
  • Background in process optimization or HR technology projects.
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