Lincoln International · 1 week ago
Total Rewards Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expLincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives. They are seeking a Total Rewards Manager responsible for administering and supporting the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Benefits Program Management
+ In collaboration with other HR team members, design, administer and ensure compliance of U.S. health and benefits plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives and leave of absence policies
+ Lead annual benefits renewal, vendor RFPs and plan design changes in partnership with brokers and consultants to optimize cost, value and employee experience
+ Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA)
+ Drive communication and education efforts to enhance employee understanding and engagement with Lincoln’s benefits offerings
+ Partner with global HR teams to maintain alignment and share best practices across regions
Compensation Administration & Support
+ Administer and support the firm’s compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual bonus plans and partner compensation programs
+ Coordinate and manage the annual compensation and bonus cycle, ensuring accurate data, compliance with deferral schedules and timely delivery of employee compensation
+ Conduct market benchmarking, pay equity analyses and job evaluations to inform compensation decisions and maintain competitive positioning for new roles and current employees
+ Partner with Talent Business Partners and leaders to create and provide guidance on internal promotion letters, transfer letters and other employment-related documents
+ Prepare and manage compensation-related employee documentation, including Total Rewards Statements and Compensation Acknowledgement Forms
+ Partner with Finance on global compensation reporting, forecasting and budgeting
Total Rewards Insights & Governance
+ Monitor market trends and regulatory changes in compensation and benefits to keep programs current and competitive
+ Develop reporting, dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights on workforce cost, pay equity and rewards effectiveness
+ Serve as subject-matter expert for HRIS reporting related to compensation and benefits
+ Maintain strong governance and documentation for all total rewards programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence
Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, etc.)
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards roles
Strong understanding of compensation administration, annual bonus cycles and benefits program operations
Proven experience supporting complex year-end compensation planning with accuracy and discretion
Strong analytical skills with the ability to model costs, interpret data and present insights clearly
Experience preparing employee communications (offer, promotion, transfer letters) with accuracy and professionalism
Strong communication and influencing skills; able to partner effectively with HR and business leaders
Experience with compensation and equity management tools
advanced Excel skills
Preferred
professional services or financial services experience
Experience with varying compensation mixes, including equity compensation, strongly preferred
Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred)
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
VSP Vision Insurance
Delta Dental Insurance
LTD, STD and Life Insurance
401K Plan and Profit Share
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus
Company
Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, valuations, fairness opinions, and jv advisory services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Malchow
CEO Of North America
Adam Hunia
Managing Director
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