Total Rewards Manager Thistle California, United States Remote

Job Description

Who we are

Founded in 2013, Thistle is an early-stage food-tech startup empowering our customers to get and stay healthy while improving our food system’s sustainability. We deliver delicious, organic, healthy, plant-forward meals, cold-pressed juices, and snacks to customers on the West Coast at the elusive intersection of convenience, health, and sustainability.

We don’t want to be just another food delivery startup. Our focus is on our customers’ health and happiness, and we are revolutionizing how fresh, nutritious, high-quality food is purchased, manufactured, and delivered at scale. Thistle is headquartered in San Francisco, and we are backed by some amazing investors in the Bay Area and beyond. We are excited to build a remote Data team.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, People Operations/HR the Total Rewards Manager is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and administering a comprehensive total rewards strategy and programs for Thistle. This position will research and bring an in-depth understanding of external best practices and innovative trends to apply them to Total Rewards programs and technologies. The primary function of the position is to manage all aspects of the employee benefits program. This includes health and welfare plans, retirement plans, life insurance, time off, wellness programs, and any other employee benefit plans offered. This position will also be responsible for evaluating and making recommendations on compensation strategies to attract and retain talent.
What you’ll do
Manage and administer health and welfare programs including negotiating with insurance carriers and vendors, managing the broker and vendor relationships, overseeing annual renewals and open enrollment, developing cost analysis and annual recommendations for health and welfare benefit plans and premiums, and developing processes and controls.
Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive rewards strategy, and programs including work/life effectiveness programs.
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to compensation and benefits programs, including Worker’s Compensation. 401k, ACA, audits, and EEO-1 reporting.
Oversee compliance with Affordable Care Act(ACA) requirements including 1095-C reporting.
Manage and oversee administration of all employee leave of absences in compliance with FMLA, ADA, PDL, CFRA rules. Leverage use of the Paycom system and reporting to perform efficient and timely leave of absence administration.
Manage eligibility for 401k plan and non-qualified retirement plan, employee & employer contributions, loans, and distributions to ensure plan operations are compliant.
Assist with data analysis for administration, annual 5500 preparation, audits, annual disclosure reporting requirements, and non-discrimination testing.
Oversee and lead benefits reconciliation process. Work with finance department to assure that all benefits reconcile within tolerances every month. Prepare records for affiliate allocations and benefit-cost reporting.
Drive continuous improvement to develop highly efficient compensation processes.
Evaluate competitive practices and positioning relative to the market and make recommendations to ensure our compensation and benefits plans are attractive and support Thistle’s strategy.
Design, manage and administer compensation programs that support Thistle’s business needs, including base salary, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives and bonuses.
Develop and manage appropriate job grades and salary bands for prevalent jobs based on experience, education, level of responsibility, and region.
Develop and manage market pricing efforts and be responsible for salary survey administration.
Develop, maintain, and report on applicable HR analytics.
Contribute to the development and improvement of performance management systems and processes including annual goal setting and performance evaluations.
Monitor workers’ compensation claims and metrics. Identify and initiate programs to drive employee safety programs to reduce workers’ compensation expenses.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification, PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
5 to 7 years experience in Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, Wellness).
Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legislative imperatives and impacts related to Total Rewards programs (FLSA, Sec 125, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through processes, identify and implement process improvements and resolve complex matters.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational/prioritization skills with an ability to multi-task to manage multiple projects while maintaining a close attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with Paycom preferred.
Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Possess proven operational, interpersonal, project management, vendor management, and leadership skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Life at Thistle
Join a kind, diverse, passionate & driven team of all backgrounds
Enjoy Thistle meals at a substantial discount!
Team-building and Frequent Wellness Events
Comprehensive health benefits(medical, dental, vision)
Flexible time off policy and generous parental leave