Total Rewards Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – Libertyville, Illinois

• Location: Libertyville, Illinois
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26115

Are you looking to make a career change with an established industry leader? This exciting opportunity as a Total Rewards Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO, etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Total Rewards Manager opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team supporting compensation, benefits, and payroll functions
• Manage compensation and benefits programs including job evaluations, salary structures, and incentive plans
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis to maintain competitive compensation practices
• Drive annual merit increases, incentive programs, and benefits enrollment cycles
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve employee experience
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Provide reporting and strategic insights on workforce trends and compensation data to leadership
• Stay current with HR trends and implement innovative total rewards strategies
• Support multi-site operations and travel as needed
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of five (5+) years of progressive HR experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll
• At least two (2+) years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, and payroll processes
• Experience with compliance regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments preferred
• Multi-state experience required; Canadian experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence leadership and present data-driven insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Professional certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CCP) preferred

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)
• 401(K) Matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Employee discounts
• Retirement plan

Salary: $90K-$110K annually

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 26115

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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