Job Details

About the Role

Out client, a rapidly growing high tech manufacturing company, is looking for a Total Rewards leader to help build, scale, and refine compensation, benefits, and payroll programs that support rapid expansion. This is not a "maintain the status quo" role. It's an opportunity to design programs from the ground up, influence executive decisions, and directly shape how they attract and retain top talent.

If you thrive in environments where strategy meets execution, and you enjoy owning programs end-to-end, this role was built for you.

This is a direct hire opportunity with our client.

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 Depending on Experience

Location: Greer/Woodruff, SC (Onsite Role)

What You'll Own & Lead

• Lead the Total Rewards function for the U.S., owning compensation, payroll, benefits, and equity programs end to end
• Design and manage salary ranges, job levels, and geographic pay structures using competitive market data
• Drive annual compensation processes including merit increases, promotions, bonuses, and market adjustments
• Own bi-weekly U.S. payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and equity income
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage laws, including tax reporting, audits, and year-end filings
• Partner closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation, labor cost reporting, forecasts, and accruals
• Support the design and administration of incentive programs such as bonus plans and sales commissions
• Manage equity compensation programs in partnership with Legal and Finance, ensuring regulatory compliance and employee understanding
• Evaluate, design, and administer health, welfare, wellness, and retirement benefits to remain competitive and cost-effective
• Lead benefits vendor and broker relationships, including annual renewals and negotiations
• Oversee the U.S. 401(k) plan, including plan design, compliance testing, filings, and employee communication
• Serve as the owner of Total Rewards data within HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement
• Develop reporting and insights on compensation trends, headcount, and labor costs to support business decisions
• Advise senior leaders and HR partners on pay strategy, equity, benefits, and compliance considerations
• Conduct pay equity reviews and strengthen internal controls to support transparency and risk management

What We're Looking For

This role requires depth, ownership, and confidence operating at both strategic and operational levels.

Ideal background includes:

• 10+ years of Total Rewards and payroll experience in the U.S.
• Proven ownership of compensation design, payroll, benefits, and 401(k) programs
• Experience supporting or administering equity compensation
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FLSA, pay equity, and wage/hour laws
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills; HRIS/payroll system expertise (ADP a plus)
• Strong financial acumen and comfort partnering with Finance
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, scaling, or "build-from-scratch" environments
• Experience supporting global or APAC-based headquarters a plus

You're someone who:

• Thinks strategically but isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Takes full ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Communicates complex topics clearly to leaders and employees

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you're excited by the idea of designing, owning, and scaling Total Rewards programs in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the rewards strategy that fuels our next phase of growth.