Manager, Total Rewards

Position Summary

The Total Rewards Manager is a strategic partner who leads the effective delivery and management of The Endowment’s total rewards programs, including benefits, wellness initiatives, compensation administration, and HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads end to end project management of the annual benefits lifecycle, including planning, design, renewal, implementation, and post-implementation evaluation.

• Serves as The Endowment’s subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all benefits-related matters, providing guidance and resolving complex employee inquiries with a high level of responsiveness and service.

• Develops and executes communication and education plans, incorporating employee feedback loops and engagement strategies to improve understanding and utilization of benefits.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, staying current on market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices to proactively recommend enhancements and maintain a competitive total rewards offering.

• Oversees the administration of all benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, FSA/HSA, life, disability, supplemental health plans, 401(k) Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, EAP and employee recognition programs.

• Supports the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with performance, internal equity, and budget parameters.

• Partners with People & Culture leadership to enhance compensation frameworks, processes, and transparency.

• Leads the design, planning, and execution of The Endowment’s wellness strategy by chairing the wellness committee and implementing innovative, inclusive programs that support employee well-being, engagement, and align with total rewards philosophy.

• Manages the onboarding cycle end to end, including the audit of required documents (I-9s, tax forms, acknowledgements) via HRIS; tracks progress and close out tasks.

• Supports planning and execution of company-wide events, managing logistics, timelines, and coordination with other stakeholders.

• Leverages HRIS and other systems to manage compensation and benefits data effectively while analyzing trends to provide insights to inform decision-making.

• Identifies and implements opportunities to incorporate technology and AI for automation to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience.

• Provides flexible, ad hoc support on enterprise-wide initiatives, contributing total rewards expertise to cross-functional projects and organizational priorities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent management, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leveraging analytics, data, and insights to drive decision-making.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements of DOL, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, CFRA and IRS rules on pertinent benefit programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of California Wage & Hour laws.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements of workers’ compensation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain employee information confidentially.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience in non-profit, philanthropy, or mission-drive organizations, preferred but not required.