Total Rewards Operations Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Head of Total Rewards Operations - U.S. & Canada

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Head of Total Rewards Operations - U.S. & Canada to lead the execution and delivery of Total Rewards administration across the region.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role, responsible for service delivery, controls, and team performance-not strategy or program design. You will ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution across a complex, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery across Benefits, Compensation Administration, Leave & Absence, and Mobility
• Drive performance against SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely execution across all processes

Controls & Compliance

• Own SOPs, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations, tax rules, and company policies
• Partner with Audit, Legal, and Finance on SOX controls and reviews
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risk

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-functional operations team
• Provide guidance on complex cases and escalations
• Drive accountability, ownership, and performance standards

Systems & Process Improvement

• Partner with HRIS/IT on Workday, Dayforce, and system enhancements
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency
• Manage operational calendars and workflows

Reporting & Financial Alignment

• Oversee reporting, reconciliations, and data accuracy
• Partner with Payroll and Finance on accruals, costing, and financial integrity

Requirements

Must-Have

• 10+ years in HR/Total Rewards operations
• 5+ years leadership experience
• Experience across multiple Total Rewards functions (not siloed)
• Strong background in controls, compliance, and audit (SOX preferred)
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday, Dayforce, or similar)
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments

Nice-to-Have

• Shared services or global delivery model experience
• Certifications (CEBS, CCP, GPHR)
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems

What Great Looks Like

• Thinks in process flows and execution, not theory
• Proactively addresses risk, controls, and audit readiness
• Brings structure to complex operations
• Balances people leadership with execution rigor
• Measures impact with data and operational metrics

What This Role Is Not

• Not Total Rewards strategy or program design
• Not a siloed functional role

This is a high-impact operational leadership role focused on execution excellence across U.S. & Canada.

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