Title: Total Rewards & People Operations Manager
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Milpitas, San Jose, Oakland)
Employment Type: Full-Time- 3 days a week onsite
Compensation: Competitive salary with bonus, car and cell reimbursement, and excellent benefits
Overview
We are seeking a data-driven compensation expert to join our People team as a Senior Compensation & Total Rewards Specialist. This role focuses primarily on compensation strategy (75%), including benchmarking, pay structures, and rewards program administration, with additional responsibilities in benefits and leave administration (25%).
You will play a key role in ensuring competitive, equitable compensation programs, optimizing HR systems, and supporting benefits and leave processes. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, compensation expertise, and a process-driven mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation & Total Rewards (75%)
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Manage annual and mid-year merit and bonus cycles, including planning, execution, and analysis.
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Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations (FMI, Radford, CEA, Moss Adams) to ensure competitive pay.
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Develop and maintain compensation structures, salary bands, and job leveling frameworks.
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Administer equity, incentive, and spot bonus programs to attract and retain talent.
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Analyze pay trends, internal equity, and variable pay programs, ensuring compliance and business alignment.
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Optimize HR systems (e.g., Paylocity, Jobvite) for compensation administration and reporting.
Benefits & Leave Administration (25%)
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Support benefits open enrollment, including vendor coordination and employee communications.
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Oversee leave programs (FMLA, ADA, EDD), ensuring compliance and employee support.
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Manage COBRA administration and assist with employee benefits inquiries.
Qualifications
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4+ years in compensation analysis, total rewards, or HR operations.
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Strong proficiency in pay benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive programs.
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Experience with HCM systems (e.g., Paylocity, Jobvite, SuccessFactors) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
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Knowledge of benefits and leave administration a plus.
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High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
What You’ll Bring
✔ Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
✔ Process-driven approach to compensation and rewards management.
✔ Collaborative, service-focused attitude with strong stakeholder influence.
✔ Commitment to continuous improvement and equitable pay practices.