Job Description

Stepan is seeking a strategic and experienced Total Rewards Program Manager to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs and initiatives. This individual will be responsible for managing enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance, driving operational efficiencies, and aligning total rewards strategies with business objectives and market best practices. 

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, leave, and other offerings.
• Oversee compliance activities such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal and vendors to ensure global plan documentation, contracts, and practices are compliant and up-to-date.
• Lead the internal and external Total Rewards program audits
• Provide governance and vendor management support for global long-term incentive program, focusing on accurate administration, reporting and alignment with compensation strategy.

Program Management

• Partner on the execution of compensation and benefits programs, including annual merit, bonus, open enrollment, retirement, recognition, equity administration, and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate across HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver programs effectively, consistently, and in alignment with local regulations and employee needs.
• Lead communication, training, and education efforts for HR teams and employees on total rewards programs, ensuring understanding and engagement across all regions

Strategy & Solutioning

• Evaluate the effectiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability of compensation and benefits programs across the organization.
• Manage, assess and benchmark competitive benefits, compensation, and rewards programs that strengthen the organization’s ability to attract and retain employees and deliver desired results to the organization
• Work with key stakeholders to recommend and implement enhancements to improve cost efficiency, program impact, and employee engagement.
• Lead key Compensation and Benefits projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including responsibility in both compensation and benefits.
• Knowledge of equity-based compensation plans and their administration.
• Strong understanding of domestic benefits regulations and trends.
• Highly analytical, with experience in compensation modeling and benefits cost analysis.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and lead through change.

Education

•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (certifications such as CCP, CBP, CEBS preferred).

Pay Range: $101,000 - $135,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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