- Senior
- Oficina en Lakewood
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards, to help lead the strategy, design, and execution of our compensation, benefits, and payroll programs, including short and long-term incentive plans. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to ensure Total Rewards offerings align with organizational goals, support talent strategies, and enhance employee engagement and retention.
This position balances strategic leadership with hands-on program management, overseeing a small, high-impact team responsible for daily payroll, benefits, and compensation administration. The Senior Manager will provide both strategic direction and operational support to ensure seamless program delivery.
*Management discretion will be applied based on the candidate's experience and the position level.
Responsibilities
Total Rewards Program Management
- Execute and manage compensation, benefits, and incentive programs that support business objectives.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to ensure programs are aligned with organizational needs and talent strategies.
- Support the development and communication of a Total Rewards strategy that reinforces the company’s value proposition.
- Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations to support pay decisions.
- Administer annual compensation processes, including base pay planning, merit cycles, and salary structure maintenance.
- Manage the administration of short-term incentive (STI) and long-term incentive (LTI) programs, including eligibility tracking, communications, and payouts.
- Provide analytical support on incentive plan performance and funding models.
- Oversee daily administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness benefit programs.
- Partner with brokers and vendors to ensure optimal program value and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.).
- Liaise with internal payroll and finance teams to ensure timely, accurate payroll execution.
- Provide support for payroll-related questions, audits, and reconciliation.
- Deliver reports and insights to business and HR leaders to inform compensation and benefits decisions.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws.
- Maintain program documentation and operating procedures.
- Develop employee-facing materials and tools that enhance understanding of Total Rewards programs.
- Train HR Business Partners and managers on compensation, incentives, and benefits programs.
- Lead and support total rewards-related projects, including new program design, vendor implementations, and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and employee experience.
- Act as a key partner within the Rewards, Talent, and broader HR teams.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
- Deliver day-to-day leadership to ensure technical excellence and alignment with business needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 7+ years’ progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and/or benefits.
- Proven experience administering STI and LTI programs.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive modeling.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle, ADP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience supporting growing small to mid-sized companies, including building or evolving Total Rewards infrastructure.
- Direct experience with M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and harmonizing compensation and benefits.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align rewards strategies to business goals.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Trusted collaborator across HR and business functions.
- Maintain discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.
- Effective leader and coach, fostering team development and service excellence.
Compensation:
- The annual salary range for this position is $163,000-$210,000/yr.
Company
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
