Senior Manager, Total Rewards

The Senior Manager, Total Rewards is a strategically focused, hands-on leader who will own our comprehensive total rewards strategy, including ownership of compensation and benefits, to attract, motivate, and retain talent at Evolve.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team (1 Leave Administrator and 1 Total Rewards Analyst) setting direction, building capability, and staying hands-on alongside them; Own the design and evolution of Evolve's compensation philosophy and program architecture, including job architecture, pay grades, and salary ranges that reflect internal equity and market competitiveness; Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and leaders on real-time compensation decisions — new hires, promotions, transfers, and merit cycles — with autonomy; Drive the design and administration of incentive plans (annual bonus and commission), partnering with Finance, Sales Operations, and Payroll on plan documents and payout execution; Lead benefits strategy and administration — health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and wellness — including vendor relationships, broker negotiations, and annual open enrollment; Oversee leaves of absence programs, ensuring compliance with state-specific laws while continuously simplifying processes for employees and the business; Monitor pay transparency laws, FLSA, ACA, and other compliance requirements, developing policies and conducting regular audits to keep Evolve ahead of regulatory changes; Use data and market insights to measure program effectiveness and inform decisions; stay current on where total rewards is heading and bring forward-thinking recommendations to the table

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant job experience, including experience in roles supporting compensation, benefits, HR operations functions; 5+ years of experience leading a Total Rewards team in a highly dynamic, fast-moving organization; Substantial knowledge and expertise in all facets of benefits and compensation; Hands-on leader who can lead in both a highly strategic, vision forward capacity, but also roll-up their sleeves and execute the work at a tactical level; Continuously explores how AI and automation can improve total rewards processes and programs; Experience creating and managing compensation plans; Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite – Excel; Proficiency with Google Suite – Sheets, Slides, Docs; Comprehensive HR knowledge of Benefit design and administration, compensation practices, HR technology and analytics; Knowledge of employment legislation and regulations such as FMLA, ADA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA; Operational knowledge of federal and state pay transparency laws and regulations; Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide HR metrics and data to make decisions, with an eye for detail and accuracy; Ability to balance both velocity of work and detailed accuracy; Ability to work well across the organization at various levels and build solid relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Demonstrated ability to create and implement organization-wide People programs and initiatives from the ground up successfully; Demonstrates resiliency; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail; Ability to handle ambiguity in a dynamic environment; Demonstrated success as a senior-level human resources professional with an emphasis on moving human resources to be a strategic, proactive business partner; Confident, energetic relationship builder who builds rapport and earns respect at every level of the organization

Nice to have

Private-equity backed organizations experience; ERP or HRIS implementation experience

Benefits

Financial Wellness: Industry-competitive pay, equity in the company, and a 401(k) with a 4% immediate vesting match; Family Support: 16-18 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus infertility coverage; Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid dental and vision for individual coverage, a low-cost medical option, 10 free mental health visits, and pet insurance; Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, RTO (for full-time exempt employees), sick leave, holidays, and a personal holiday to celebrate what matters most to you; Travel Perks: Annual Evolve travel credit after one year and discounts on stays at all Evolve properties; Growth Opportunities: World-class onboarding programs, learning, and development resources to help you grow your impact; Connection: Employee Resource Groups celebrating our diverse communities at Evolve