Payroll/Total Rewards Manager

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today! Job Summary

The Total Rewards Manager will be responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of all compensation and benefit programs. This role ensures that our total rewards strategy is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s overall business objectives, attracting and retaining top talent. This person will analyze market data, ensure compliance with regulations and communicate programs effectively to employees. The Total Rewards Manager will have a key role in identifying, developing, recommending, implementing and measuring meaningful change in the Total Rewards function.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

- This role is responsible for implementing the Total Rewards Benefits Strategy, including making recommendations for plan design changes, offerings, and reporting.

- Responsible for the accurate administration of health plans across all lines of business for all employee types. This includes enrollment, maintenance, editing, and adhering to all required compliance with vendors, systems processes, and procedures.

- Manage and monitor vendor performance; develop and enforce contract performance guarantees.

- Completion of all auditing and reporting requirements mandated for accurate and legal benefit plan administration.

- Knowledge of the entire PMF benefit package including an overall understanding of available resources for support.

- Educate employees on total rewards programs and changes, empowering them with knowledge about benefits and growth.

- Administer compensation programs including the merit process, pay scales, survey participation, data analysis and trending as well as compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions.

- Participate in job evaluation and salary structure maintenance, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, fairness, and transparency.

- Administer bonus incentive programs including the tracking and calculation of bonus cycle payouts and reporting.

- Stay current on any legal updates, changes or new ideas relative to the Total Rewards Strategy.

- Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 850 employees, addressing tax benefits and compliance related inquires.

- Manage and support payroll team members to resolve day-to-day challenges.

- Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making.

- Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

- Develop, mentor, and guide the Total Rewards team to achieve departmental goals.

- Serve as an escalation resource for the Total Rewards team, which will include research, vendor and/or technical outreach to resolve more complex benefit customer service issues.

- Understand ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, & DOT regulations.

- Work closely with Total Rewards Team and HRIS vendors to align business processes within systems.

- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Participate as a member of Integration Team for Acquisitions.

- Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as assigned

Work Environment

- Work performed in office and manufacturing facility settings

Education/Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

- 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role.

- 5-7 years HR system experience supporting payroll, compensation and/or benefits

- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.

- Strong knowledge of total rewards principles, theories, and practices, including current trends and regulatory requirements.

- Proven experience with HRIS systems, compensation software, and benefits administration software. Kronos Workforce Ready experience preferred.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Well organized with advanced attention to detail.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office.

- Ability to use continuous improvement techniques to streamline processes and create savings opportunities.

- Maintain strict confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information.

*We offer the following benefits to Salaried Employees immediately upon hire*

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)

- Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000

- 401(k) plan

- Annual Incentive Program based on business results

- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Short & Long-Term Disability

- Additional benefits for employee purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment

- LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid company holidays

- Competitive Paid Time Off program

- Next-Day Pay Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!

- Employee Recognition and Rewards program

- Fun Recognition Events and more!