Total Rewards Manager

Location – This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 4-8 days per month and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 
Employee Type – Salaried 
Bonus Eligibility – No 
Safety Sensitive – No 

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the strategic design, implementation and administration of CROPP’s total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, wellbeing, payroll and HRIS. This role ensures that our programs support the cooperatives mission, attract and retain top talent and remain compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business goals 
o Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team across compensation, benefits, payroll, wellbeing and HRIS functions
o Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on total rewards trends, compliance and innovations. 
o Oversee the administration of CROPP’s self-funded health insurance plan, including vendor management, claims analysis and cost containment. 
o Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPPA COBRA and other applicable regulations. 
o Promote holistic employee wellness initiatives 
o Create a total rewards communication strategy so all employees understand their benefits available to them at CROPP. 
o Manage the design and implementation of compensation structures, salary benchmarking and incentive programs
o Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness through regular market analysis and job evaluations 
o Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely processing 
o Handles confidential information with discretion.
o Ensures compliance with policies, safety procedures, and fair employment practices.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
o Serve as a back up to payroll as needed.
o Serve as a back up to benefit and compensation administration as needed.
o Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
o Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field 
o Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resource experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing total rewards. 
o Experience managing self-funded health insurance plans is required 
o Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits and compensation laws and regulations
o Proven ability to lead a high performing team. 
o Experience with HRIS systems – Dayforce experience preferred 
o Strong analytical and quantitative skills coupled with strategic/big picture orientation
o Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, collaboration, verbal communication, presentation, organization, decision-making and planning skills
o Ability to influence, negotiate and build collaborative relationships across the organization

Base salary wage range: $92,760 - $131,550 per year
This salary wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage range is not typical.

Benefits
We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account 
  
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias