Total Rewards Manager

Thornton Tomasetti

Total Rewards Manager at Thornton Tomasetti overseeing global benefits and compensation programs. Leading vendor relationships and compensation strategies across multiple countries of operation.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global benefits strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Proficient in analyzing market trends and presenting data-driven recommendations to enhance employee experience and support organizational objectives.

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Global Benefits Strategy DevelopmentVendor Selection and NegotiationTotal Rewards ExperienceStatutory Benefits KnowledgePeople Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Benefits Program AdministrationCost/Utilization AnalysisBudget RecommendationsCompensation Framework OversightRFP ManagementMarket PricingLeave Administration StrategyExecutive Dashboard DevelopmentJob Architecture/LevelingPay Equity Reviews

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsEmployee ExperienceComplianceInternational Leave RequirementsHR Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the organization's global benefits strategy aligned with business objectives and employee needs
Lead annual vendor selection, renewal negotiations, and RFP processes for all major benefit programs across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Vietnam, and future expansion countries
Own relationships with global brokers, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, and wellness vendors
Evaluate market trends and recommend new benefits or enhancements that improve employee experience while maintaining fiscal responsibility
Develop business cases for new global or country-specific benefit offerings
Oversee the global compensation framework, including salary structures, job architecture/leveling, and market pricing across all countries of operation
Support pay equity reviews and compensation governance initiatives
Oversee the organization's global leave administration strategy
Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and international leave requirements
Partner with the HR Technology team to optimize Workday configuration supporting compensation, benefits, and leave administration
Develop executive dashboards and reporting for Total Rewards metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience
3+ years of people management experience
Experience managing or administering benefits programs across multiple countries (e.g., US, Canada, UK, and/or APAC)
Demonstrated experience running RFPs and leading vendor selection and negotiation
Strong analytical skills, with experience presenting cost/utilization analysis and budget recommendations to senior leadership
Working knowledge of statutory benefits, leave, and pay regulations in multiple countries
Excellent communication skills, with experience delivering employee-facing benefits communications and executive-level presentations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives