Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Pella Windows & Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

Senior Manager Total Rewards overseeing compensation and benefits strategies for Pella Corporation. This role involves managing multiple functions and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePella • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing compensation and benefits strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and enhance compensation programs through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation And Benefits StrategiesCross-Functional Project LeadershipCompliance With Compensation RegulationsAdvanced Excel KnowledgeCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)

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Hard Skills

Compensation PrinciplesBenefits PoliciesProcess ImprovementBenchmarkingProject Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationTraining Delivery

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SoftwareCompensation SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Industry Keywords

Total Rewards PhilosophyMarket CompetitivenessStakeholder AlignmentCompensation Program Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert supporting the design, implementation, and execution of both compensation and benefits strategies
Focus on evaluating current programs, recommending enhancements, and leading high-impact initiatives to ensure market competitiveness
Manage projects across multiple functions and client groups
Work regularly and comfortably with high-level individual contributors and leaders
Lead the team through regular benchmarking cycles
Design and enhance broad-based compensation programs
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to align on total rewards philosophy
Evaluate and recommend process improvements for compensation and benefit program administration
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations
Deliver clear communication and training related to compensation and benefits initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with HRIS, Payroll, Talent, and Finance on system alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
8-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects
Strong working knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, policies, and compliance requirements
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred
SPHR or CEBS a plus
Requires advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HRIS/compensation software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities