Bagel Brands
Manager of Total Rewards – Bagel Brands
Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr – $130,000.00/yr.
Additional compensation: annual bonus.
Location Support Center Office, 1720 S Bellaire St. Suite Skybox, Denver, Colorado 80222.
Responsibilities
Manage the planning, day‑to‑day administration, and ongoing evaluation of the total rewards function, including vendor, consultant, and service provider management.
Lead and develop a team in benefits, retirement, and compensation functions.
Lead annual total rewards processes such as open enrollment and all components of the annual compensation cycle.
Lead the design, analysis, and administration of competitive and equitable compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and time off.
Develop and deliver communication and education initiatives to help employees understand and appreciate the value their total rewards package.
Perform benchmarking and market analysis of roles and audit pay practices to ensure alignment with internal protocols and Federal, State, and Local laws.
Contribute to creating and implementing a differentiated employee experience strategy that touches all points of the employee lifecycle in collaboration with the full HR function and leadership.
Partner with other functional areas of the organization to drive forward total rewards principles and programs to meet the organization’s goals.
Utilize data analytics and benchmarking to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs, identify areas for improvement, and make data‑driven recommendations.
Maintain compliance with company, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and periodically review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Analyze internal operations and identify areas that need process improvement.
Lead and develop a team in people services to identify gaps and deliver solutions that enhance the service provided to employees.
Supervise, train, and motivate a team of People Services Representatives.
Identify and implement strategies and scorecard metrics that enable improvement of processes and procedures ensuring high‑quality support.
Monitor, track, and report on metrics related to employee inquiries.
Analyze and interpret data to identify trends in employee inquiries and effectively communicate progress to leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep knowledge of compensation practices, including job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive plan design, and benefits administration including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and wellness initiatives.
Familiarity with executive compensation principles and governance practices.
Functional knowledge of compensation and benefits laws and statutes to maintain compliance across HR disciplines.
Experience planning for and implementing changes in compliance standards across a multi‑site, multi‑state organization.
Experience leading a team responsible for people or customer service functions, managing performance to align with established metrics.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make recommendations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to summarize and present complex data and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and train a team on compliance‑related policies and procedures.
Highly detail‑ and result‑oriented with proven critical thinking skills.
Ability to multi‑task with excellent time‑management skills and prioritize work for the team.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Goal‑driven, responsive to deadlines, and a team player.
Ability to assess and mitigate potential compliance risks and people services issues.
Commitment to continuous learning to stay current on changes in laws and regulations.
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in total rewards management, focusing on compensation and benefits.
2+ years of leadership or team management experience, preferably in a compensation, benefits, or people services environment.
Must be on site at the Denver, CO office 3+ days per week.
Experience with Workday (compensation and benefits modules) and intermediate level MS Office skills.
Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation.
Preferred: Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred: Thrives in fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred: Experience in and passion for developing and leading highly engaged teams across multiple disciplines.
Physical Demands Stationary work; may sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements may be adjusted with reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Employment decisions are made based solely on qualifications.
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Additional compensation: annual bonus.
Location Support Center Office, 1720 S Bellaire St. Suite Skybox, Denver, Colorado 80222.
Responsibilities
Manage the planning, day‑to‑day administration, and ongoing evaluation of the total rewards function, including vendor, consultant, and service provider management.
Lead and develop a team in benefits, retirement, and compensation functions.
Lead annual total rewards processes such as open enrollment and all components of the annual compensation cycle.
Lead the design, analysis, and administration of competitive and equitable compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and time off.
Develop and deliver communication and education initiatives to help employees understand and appreciate the value their total rewards package.
Perform benchmarking and market analysis of roles and audit pay practices to ensure alignment with internal protocols and Federal, State, and Local laws.
Contribute to creating and implementing a differentiated employee experience strategy that touches all points of the employee lifecycle in collaboration with the full HR function and leadership.
Partner with other functional areas of the organization to drive forward total rewards principles and programs to meet the organization’s goals.
Utilize data analytics and benchmarking to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs, identify areas for improvement, and make data‑driven recommendations.
Maintain compliance with company, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and periodically review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Analyze internal operations and identify areas that need process improvement.
Lead and develop a team in people services to identify gaps and deliver solutions that enhance the service provided to employees.
Supervise, train, and motivate a team of People Services Representatives.
Identify and implement strategies and scorecard metrics that enable improvement of processes and procedures ensuring high‑quality support.
Monitor, track, and report on metrics related to employee inquiries.
Analyze and interpret data to identify trends in employee inquiries and effectively communicate progress to leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep knowledge of compensation practices, including job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive plan design, and benefits administration including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and wellness initiatives.
Familiarity with executive compensation principles and governance practices.
Functional knowledge of compensation and benefits laws and statutes to maintain compliance across HR disciplines.
Experience planning for and implementing changes in compliance standards across a multi‑site, multi‑state organization.
Experience leading a team responsible for people or customer service functions, managing performance to align with established metrics.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make recommendations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to summarize and present complex data and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and train a team on compliance‑related policies and procedures.
Highly detail‑ and result‑oriented with proven critical thinking skills.
Ability to multi‑task with excellent time‑management skills and prioritize work for the team.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Goal‑driven, responsive to deadlines, and a team player.
Ability to assess and mitigate potential compliance risks and people services issues.
Commitment to continuous learning to stay current on changes in laws and regulations.
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in total rewards management, focusing on compensation and benefits.
2+ years of leadership or team management experience, preferably in a compensation, benefits, or people services environment.
Must be on site at the Denver, CO office 3+ days per week.
Experience with Workday (compensation and benefits modules) and intermediate level MS Office skills.
Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation.
Preferred: Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred: Thrives in fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
Preferred: Experience in and passion for developing and leading highly engaged teams across multiple disciplines.
Physical Demands Stationary work; may sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements may be adjusted with reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Employment decisions are made based solely on qualifications.
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