Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards
Industry: Global Marketing
Location: Chicago, IL – West Loop
Assignment Type: Contract
Pay: $50 – $60 / hour
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time (40 hours/week) - Hybrid
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company:
Our client is a global professional services organization that partners with well-known brands to deliver innovative business, marketing, technology, and operational solutions. With an international footprint and a collaborative culture, the company is recognized for driving strategic initiatives that enhance customer experiences and business performance. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role supporting an established HR team during a critical transition.
Job Description:
Addison Group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Compensation & Total Rewards to provide interim leadership for a growing Human Resources team. This individual will oversee compensation, benefits, compliance, and total rewards initiatives while managing a small team and partnering closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive compensation experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable stepping into a leadership role immediately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the organization's compensation and total rewards programs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Direct annual compensation planning activities, including salary reviews, incentive programs, and promotional adjustments.
- Evaluate market compensation data and recommend competitive pay structures and compensation strategies.
- Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and open enrollment.
- Manage relationships with external benefits vendors, consultants, and brokers.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations.
- Develop reporting and analytics related to compensation, pay equity, benefits utilization, turnover, and workforce trends.
- Present recommendations and insights to senior HR and executive leadership.
- Supervise and mentor the benefits function while supporting team development.
- Partner with Payroll, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and HR leadership on organization-wide initiatives and special projects.
- Assist with organizational changes, HR transformation efforts, and other strategic people initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Significant experience leading compensation and total rewards programs in a corporate environment.
- Previous leadership experience managing HR or Total Rewards professionals.
- Strong knowledge of compensation planning, salary structures, benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
- Experience with executive-level reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors is required.
- Experience with UKG is a plus.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt and lead within a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Additional Details:
- Immediate start preferred.
- Contract assignment expected to last approximately 4–8 weeks, with the possibility of extension.
Opportunity to lead an established Total Rewards function during a critical transition period.
Perks:
- Modern office located in downtown Chicago
- High-impact leadership opportunity with executive visibility
- Collaborative and supportive HR team
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact while leading strategic compensation and benefits initiatives
