What are the responsibilities and job description for the Total Rewards Manager position at VEIT?
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s total rewards strategies, including compensation, benefits, recognition programs, and well-being initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the company attracts, retains, and motivates top talent through competitive and innovative total rewards programs. Additionally, the Total Rewards Manager oversees the HRIS system for compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Compensation Administration and Strategy:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates verbally and in writing with employees and clients. Additional functions include standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for extended periods; 50% use of a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting; navigating between office building floors; regularly attending off-site meetings or events; and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Primarily an office environment; however, occasional job site travel is required. The employee frequently works alone and with others. The employee may occasionally encounter high noise levels when visiting job sites, but hearing protection is provided/required.
Additional Job Description
Base Compensation: $97,500 - $129,000
The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.
Never settle, dig deeper
Our Core Values
POSITION SUMMARY
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s total rewards strategies, including compensation, benefits, recognition programs, and well-being initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the company attracts, retains, and motivates top talent through competitive and innovative total rewards programs. Additionally, the Total Rewards Manager oversees the HRIS system for compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Compensation Administration and Strategy:
- Develop, implement, and manage compensation programs, including salary structures, job evaluations, and market benchmarking.
- Partner with leadership to create a competitive and equitable compensation strategy that aligns with business objectives.
- Conduct regular compensation analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Lead the administration of annual salary reviews, merit increases, and bonus programs.
- Manage the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs (e.g., health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits).
- Analyze market trends and employee feedback to recommend enhancements or changes to benefits offerings.
- Work closely with benefits providers to ensure effective program delivery and resolve employee issues.
- Design and manage employee recognition programs to drive engagement, retention, and performance.
- Partner with leadership to develop innovative and meaningful recognition initiatives.
- Monitor the effectiveness of recognition programs through employee feedback and engagement metrics.
- Lead the organization’s well-being committee, developing strategies to enhance employee health, wellness, and work-life balance.
- Implement and promote wellness initiatives, including physical, mental, and financial well-being programs.
- Measure the impact of well-being initiatives on employee engagement and productivity.
- Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the HRIS (Workday) for compensation and benefits modules.
- Ensure the accuracy and security of employee data within the HRIS.
- Partner with HR teams to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
- Manage leave policies and administration, including FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leave programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to leaves and total rewards.
- Provide guidance and training to HR staff and managers on leave policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits management roles.
- Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, HRIS platforms, and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and align total rewards programs with organizational goals.
- Exceptional analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SPHR) is preferred.
- Previous experience working in the Construction or Waste Industries is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience working with union and non-union employee groups is preferred but not required.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates verbally and in writing with employees and clients. Additional functions include standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for extended periods; 50% use of a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting; navigating between office building floors; regularly attending off-site meetings or events; and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Primarily an office environment; however, occasional job site travel is required. The employee frequently works alone and with others. The employee may occasionally encounter high noise levels when visiting job sites, but hearing protection is provided/required.
Additional Job Description
Base Compensation: $97,500 - $129,000
The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.
Never settle, dig deeper
Our Core Values
- Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
- Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.
- Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
- Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
- Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.
Salary : $97,500 - $129,000
