Total Rewards Manager
Lantern · Dallas, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
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Job highlights
- Manage benefits, leave, compensation, and bonus programs.
- Analyze compensation and ensure market competitiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on rewards.
- Design and improve total rewards strategies.
About the role
Total Rewards Manager
Lantern is seeking a detail-oriented Total Rewards Manager to manage all aspects of benefits administration, leave administration, compensation analysis, and bonus program administration. This role will play a key part in ensuring competitive, compliant, and well-communicated total rewards offerings that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Location:
Dallas, TX - In person position. Flexibility for 1-day WFH per week after training.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leave policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and vendors regarding benefits questions, enrollments, and issue resolution.
- Act as point of contact for employee leaves.
- Conduct regular compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal pay equity reviews, and salary and job structure maintenance.
- Support annual compensation and bonus cycles, including data preparation, calculations, and communications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws related to compensation and benefits.
- Collaborate with People, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure seamless execution of rewards programs.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of total rewards programs to support company goals.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to monitor total rewards metrics and provide insights to leadership.
- Perform other People Team responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CEBS, CCP) a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration and compensation analysis, preferably in a mid-sized and fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, compensation practices, and benefits regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex topics clearly to employees at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Skills & Attributes:
- Proactive: Anticipates challenges and opportunities, takes initiative to address them before they escalate.
- Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic environment, adjusting strategies and approaches as business needs evolve.
- Empathetic: Demonstrates compassion and understanding in dealing with employee feedback.
- Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and departments to achieve common goals.
- Innovative: Identifies creative solutions to complex HR issues, driving positive change within the organization.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
Compensation:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Budget: $115k base-$150k base + 15% bonus (depends on level/exp)
Key skills/competency:
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Analysis
- HR Compliance
- Excel Proficiency
- HRIS Systems
- Market Benchmarking
- Pay Equity
- Bonus Program Administration
- Employee Relations
- Data Analysis
Skills & topics
- Total Rewards Manager
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Analysis
- HR Compliance
- HRIS
- Excel
- Market Benchmarking
- Pay Equity
- Bonus Programs
- Human Resources
- Benefits
- Compensation
- Dallas
- Texas
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years in benefits and compensation analysis, emphasizing fast-paced environments.
- Showcase analytical skills: Detail your proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems in your application.
- Emphasize compliance knowledge: Mention your understanding of HR compliance, compensation practices, and benefits regulations.
- Address required attributes: Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability, empathy, collaboration, and innovation in your cover letter.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with market benchmarking, pay equity, and bonus cycles.
Technical preparation
Master Excel for compensation analysis.,Familiarize with HRIS and benefits platforms.,Review compensation benchmarking methodologies.,Understand relevant HR compliance laws.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you handled complex benefits inquiries.,How do you ensure fairness in compensation decisions?,Share an example of improving a rewards program.,How do you balance competing priorities effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of the Total Rewards Manager at Lantern?
- The Total Rewards Manager at Lantern is responsible for administering employee benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, leave), acting as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution, conducting compensation analyses (market benchmarking, pay equity), supporting compensation and bonus cycles, ensuring legal compliance, and collaborating with People, Finance, and Payroll teams. They also assist in the design and improvement of total rewards programs and prepare relevant reports.
- What qualifications are necessary to become a Total Rewards Manager at Lantern?
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is required. Relevant certifications like CEBS or CCP are a plus. Candidates need at least 3 years of experience in benefits administration and compensation analysis, preferably in a mid-sized, fast-paced setting. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems, and excellent communication abilities are also essential.
- How does Lantern define 'Total Rewards' in this role?
- For the Total Rewards Manager position at Lantern, 'Total Rewards' encompasses all aspects of employee compensation and benefits. This includes base salary, bonuses, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans (401k with match), wellness programs, and paid time off, including parental leave. The role focuses on ensuring these offerings are competitive, compliant, and effectively communicated to attract and retain talent.
- What is the work environment like for the Total Rewards Manager at Lantern?
- The Total Rewards Manager role is based in Dallas, TX, and is primarily an in-person position. However, there is flexibility for one day of remote work per week after the initial training period. The company emphasizes a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values logic, execution, celebrating wins, inclusion, grit, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork.
- What is the compensation and bonus structure for the Total Rewards Manager role?
- The compensation for the Total Rewards Manager role is a base salary ranging from $115,000 to $150,000, depending on the candidate's level of experience. Additionally, there is a potential for a 15% bonus. The FLSA status for this position is Exempt.
- How does Lantern support employee growth and development in this Total Rewards Manager position?
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