The Wine Group · 1 week ago
Compensation and Benefits Manager - Remote
The Wine Group is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages. The Compensation and Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s total rewards compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and recognition programs
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure pay competitiveness and internal equity
Collaborate with leadership to design and manage compensation structures for new and existing positions
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders on job evaluations, leveling, and pay recommendations
Oversee the annual merit planning processes
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local pay regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws)
Collaborate with leadership to design and manage compensation structures for new and existing positions
Oversee the management and administration of team member benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and wellness initiatives
Manage the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs (health, wellness, retirement, leaves, etc.)
Evaluate and recommend benefits vendors, plans, and service providers
Oversee the annual open enrollment process, ensuring a smooth employee experience
Monitor trends and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits
Promote wellbeing programs and initiatives that enhance employee engagement
Oversee the creation of communication materials to enhance employee awareness of benefit offerings and ensure timely enrollment for new hires
Partner with external vendors and consultants to optimize service delivery and maximize the value of outsourced programs and services
Develop and implement a pay for performance and 360-degree health strategy that supports the attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent
Serve as SME for training content for compensation philosophy and practice
Continuously develop direct reports to expand capability and enhance contribution
Oversee HR systems and data integrity related to compensation and benefits
Manage budgets for compensation and benefits programs
Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure seamless program administration
Serve as a subject matter expert on total rewards and advise senior leadership on strategy and policy decisions
Manage and maintain HRIS functionality for the disciplines in which they oversee
Analyze key metrics and trends to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated expertise of compensation structures, job evaluation, and benefits plan design
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Ability to provide leadership, work collaboratively on teams, and consult effectively and independently with all levels and functional areas of an organization
Demonstrated project/program management skills with the ability to focus on details
Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills – presentation, written, verbal and listening skills
Commitment to staying abreast of industry standards and trends
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP)
Experience delivering compelling talent attraction and retention solutions through total rewards deliverables
Experience managing compensation and benefits in a multi-state or global environment
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and wellness initiatives
Health, wellness, retirement, leaves, etc.
Wellbeing programs and initiatives that enhance employee engagement
Company
The Wine Group
TWG is the world's second largest wine producer by volume creating more than 60 wine brands.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-11-07
Research and Markets
2025-07-22
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