Senior Manager, Compensation and Benefits

About the role

Our client, a global industrial organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead its North American Total Rewards function. This role focuses on U.S. and Canadian benefits strategy, retirement programs, compliance, and team leadership, with oversight of compensation and payroll. The successful candidate will help optimize existing programs, support organizational integration, and align offerings across business divisions in partnership with global HR leadership. Location: Eagan, MN (hybrid, two days onsite per week).

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and Canadian benefits and retirement strategy, administration, and compliance.
• Evaluate plan costs, utilization, coverage, and market competitiveness; recommend improvements.
• Manage broker, vendor, and provider relationships.
• Oversee open enrollment, benefits communications, leave programs, wellness, and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, audits, reporting, and filings.
• Oversee compensation programs, including market pricing, salary structures, merit planning, incentive plans, and executive compensation.
• Partner with compensation resources and global HR teams to maintain consistent policies and practices.
• Lead benefits and compensation integration efforts, identifying opportunities to align programs across business divisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local Total Rewards team; assess resource needs and clarify responsibilities.
• Provide payroll oversight and support broader HR initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of compensation and benefits experience, or equivalent direct experience.
• 5+ years of team leadership, coaching, and development.
• Strong hands-on benefits and retirement program expertise.
• Knowledge of U.S. benefits and compensation regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Canadian benefits and compensation experience strongly preferred.
• Workday Benefits and Advanced Compensation experience preferred.
• M&A, benefits integration, or harmonization experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multistate, hourly workforces; manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.

Ideal candidate

A benefits-focused Total Rewards leader with strong compliance expertise, compensation oversight experience, and a collaborative leadership style. The ideal candidate can manage day-to-day details while developing longer-term strategies and aligning regional programs within a global organization.

Pay

Base salary: $112,000–$170,000, based on qualifications and experience. 16% target annual incentive.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, including applicable sick and safe time accruals

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with two onsite days per week in the Eagan, MN area.