Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards

Job Title: Senior Manager, Compensation & Total Rewards

Industry: Global Marketing

Location: Chicago, IL – West Loop

Assignment Type: Contract

Pay: $50 – $60 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time (40 hours/week) - Hybrid

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a global professional services organization that partners with well-known brands to deliver innovative business, marketing, technology, and operational solutions. With an international footprint and a collaborative culture, the company is recognized for driving strategic initiatives that enhance customer experiences and business performance. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role supporting an established HR team during a critical transition.

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Compensation & Total Rewards to provide interim leadership for a growing Human Resources team. This individual will oversee compensation, benefits, compliance, and total rewards initiatives while managing a small team and partnering closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive compensation experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable stepping into a leadership role immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization's compensation and total rewards programs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Direct annual compensation planning activities, including salary reviews, incentive programs, and promotional adjustments.
• Evaluate market compensation data and recommend competitive pay structures and compensation strategies.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and open enrollment.
• Manage relationships with external benefits vendors, consultants, and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations.
• Develop reporting and analytics related to compensation, pay equity, benefits utilization, turnover, and workforce trends.
• Present recommendations and insights to senior HR and executive leadership.
• Supervise and mentor the benefits function while supporting team development.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and HR leadership on organization-wide initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with organizational changes, HR transformation efforts, and other strategic people initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience leading compensation and total rewards programs in a corporate environment.
• Previous leadership experience managing HR or Total Rewards professionals.
• Strong knowledge of compensation planning, salary structures, benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
• Experience with executive-level reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors is required.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and lead within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Additional Details:

• Immediate start preferred.
• Contract assignment expected to last approximately 4–8 weeks , with the possibility of extension.

Opportunity to lead an established Total Rewards function during a critical transition period.

Perks:

• Modern office located in downtown Chicago
• High-impact leadership opportunity with executive visibility
• Collaborative and supportive HR team
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact while leading strategic compensation and benefits initiatives

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.