Total Rewards Manager

Round-Peg Solutions is proud to be partnering with U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) on a key appointment supporting one of the most exciting business transformations currently underway in North America. This is a rare opportunity to join the organisation during a significant separation from Rio Tinto, taking ownership of Total Rewards across a U.S. workforce of approximately 950 employees while providing oversight and coordination for international locations. If you're looking for a role where you'll genuinely influence strategy, improve programmes and help shape the future of a growing standalone business, we'd love to hear from you! The Opportunity This isn't a traditional "business as usual" Total Rewards position. The foundations are already being established as part of the separation programme. Your role will be to take ownership of those programmes, support the final stages of implementation where required, stabilise operations and then drive continuous improvement across benefits and compensation. You'll act as the subject matter expert for U.S. benefits while working closely with senior leadership, external vendors and international stakeholders to ensure programmes remain competitive, compliant and aligned with business objectives. Alongside benefits, you'll oversee compensation activities through a dedicated Compensation & Benefits Advisor, ensuring salary structures, benchmarking, annual merit reviews and incentive programmes continue to support the business. Key Responsibilities for the Total Rewards Manager Lead the design, governance and delivery of U.S. benefits programmes. Oversee health, welfare, retirement, leave and wellbeing programmes. Manage relationships with external brokers, insurers and benefits providers. Provide oversight of international benefits across Europe and Asia. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, vendor transitions and programme optimisation. Oversee compensation governance including salary structures, benchmarking, merit reviews and incentive programmes. Support union benefit strategy through analysis, modelling and recommendations. Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal and senior leadership and build your own team! What We're Looking For in the Total Rewards Manager We're looking for an experienced Benefits or Total Rewards professional who has built a career managing complex U.S. employee benefit programmes. Multi-state benefits administration. Experience supporting both union and non-union employee populations. Exposure to retirement programmes including 401(k), defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA and benefits compliance. Experience managing multiple external vendors and brokers and exposure to international benefits is highly desirable. Experience leading significant change projects such as vendor transitions, programme redesigns or major benefits implementations. Carve-out experience isn't essential, but candidates who have successfully led transformation, major benefits projects or organisational change will be particularly well suited. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone seeking long-term stability who wants to make a lasting impact during an exciting period of change. Play a key role in a major business transformation. Shape the future Total Rewards strategy of a standalone organisation. Work alongside experienced global leaders. Influence programmes across multiple countries. Join a business committed to long-term investment and employee wellbeing. Location Burbank, California (Hybrid) Minimum two days per week in the office. Occasional travel to Boron and other locations as required (minimal) Up to $183,000 base salary 20% annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package. Excellent long-term career opportunities Apply today or contact Round-Peg Solutions for further information. Interviews will all take place before the end of July 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr