Total Rewards Manager

Owner.com

7d•$145,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

We are excited to hire our first-ever Total Rewards Manager to support our growing team. In this role, you’ll be the engine behind our compensation, benefits, and equity programs — ensuring they run smoothly, stay competitive, and help us attract and retain incredible talent. This person will sit on the People Ops team but will work closely with our Finance and Talent partners. You will oversee day-to-day administration while helping us evolve our programs. Whether it's supporting open enrollment, analyzing compensation data, or helping team members understand their equity grants, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we recognize and reward our team. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a hyper-growth and innovative environment, this is the role for you. This role is 100% remote and can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 + years of demonstrated experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits, preferably in a start-up environment and supporting a global workforce.
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with the agility and enthusiasm to adapt quickly, tackle diverse challenges, and contribute effectively to a high-energy team.
Proven experience creating and implementing strategies that drive organizational effectiveness.
In depth understanding of benefits laws and compliance requirements as it relates the the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
Strong knowledge in HR tech stack and equity administration platforms; preferably Rippling, Remote, and Carta.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem thinking skills with an acute eye for detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Support administration and maintenance of compensation programs including salary structures, merit cycles, and incentive plans.
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive pay practices.
Support annual compensation review processes, including salary adjustments, promotions, and budget planning.
Maintain job descriptions and job leveling frameworks aligned with compensation structures.
Provide data analysis and reporting related to compensation trends and internal equity.
Ensure compensation practices comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.
Support the administration of the company’s equity programs.
Coordinate equity grant processing, tracking, and reporting with internal stakeholders and external equity management platforms.
Maintain accurate records of grants, vesting schedules, exercises, and team member equity holdings.
Manage team member benefit programs including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life, retirement plans and wellness initiatives ensuring compliance across statutory regulations.
Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, renew, and negotiate benefit plans that are competitive to our team and the market.
Be the trusted guide for all benefits questions and manage enrollment changes.
Coordinate and execute annual open enrollment, including team member communications and system updates.
Support benefits audits, reporting, and documentation.
Develop thoughtful, compliant leave management processes that support a scaling global organization.
Support team members through requests and approvals with care and clarity while in accordance with statutory regulations and company policy.
Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits providers to ensure accurate processing and communication.
Track and maintain leave records in HRIS systems to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and payroll coordination.