Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Location | San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

About the Team:

Together, the members of our People & Workplace team make up the most well-versed employee directory you can imagine. From the moment a candidate is interested in working with us until the day they celebrate their first anniversary, and well beyond, this team is working behind the scenes to ensure everything is smooth sailing. From benefits questions to employee engagement and building community, these team members are true Rothy’s champions.

About the role:

As our Senior Manager, Total Rewards, you’ll shape how Rothy’s pays, recognizes and cares for our people across our HQ and growing retail fleet. You’ll own the strategy, design and delivery of our compensation, benefits and recognition programs; making sure they’re competitive, equitable, compliant and easy to understand. You’ll partner closely within the People Team and Finance, bringing market insights and clear, data-informed recommendations to evolve our practices as the company evolves.

What you’ll do:

Compensation & Benefits

• Build and lead Rothy’s total rewards strategy, aligning compensation, benefits and recognition programs with our values, business goals and growth plans

• Own our compensation philosophy, job architecture, and salary structures for corporate and retail roles, ensuring they are market competitive and connected to our Career Level Framework

• Bring structure, consistency, and scalability to equity practices, support program administration, and help employees understand how equity fits within the broader total rewards picture

• Lead the annual merit, promotion and bonus cycles end to end, from budget modeling with Finance to manager guidance, calibration support and employee communication

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners on offer recommendations

• Lead salary survey participation and other market benchmarking to inform our practices

• Own benefits strategy and plan design, including broker and carrier relationships, annual renewals and open enrollment, with a focus on value and a great employee experience

• Manage our 401(k) plan in partnership with Finance and plan providers, including vendor management and annual compliance testing

• Design and manage recognition and incentive programs

• Ensure total rewards programs meet federal, state and local requirements across our multi-state footprint

• Partner with Finance on compensation and benefits budgeting, forecasting and cost modeling

• Partner with People Operations to ensure compensation and benefits data is accurate in our HRIS, and build reporting and dashboards that support decision making

• Analyze compensation data and trends to assess program effectiveness, identify gaps and opportunities, and support business decisions

• Translate complex compensation data and market trends into actionable recommendations for executive leadership

• Develop tools, guidelines and resources that help managers make informed compensation decisions, and improve employee understanding of our compensation and total rewards programs

Leave of Absence Administration

• Administer all leave and accommodation programs and policies, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and state specific leave and disability programs

• Ensure all leave programs and policies are efficiently and accurately administered, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws

• Serve as the point of contact for employees, managers, and HR inquiries regarding leaves of absence and workplace accommodations.

• Develop tools and resources to help employees and managers understand and navigate leaves of absence and workplace accommodations.

• Manage workers’ compensation claims

You are

• A strategic thinker who sees where market trends are heading and turns insight into clear recommendations and action plans

• Highly analytical and detail oriented, able to bring together complex data to create new insights and levels of understanding

• A trusted advisor who builds credibility with senior leaders and influences through data and thoughtful storytelling

• A clear communicator who can make complex programs simple and approachable for any audience, from executives to store teams

• Grounded in fairness and equity, with sound judgment and the discretion to handle highly confidential information

• A builder who enjoys creating scalable programs, policies and frameworks from the ground up

• Collaborative and solutions oriented, ready to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, growing company

• Excited to embrace possibility and question the status quo to find better ways of doing things

You have

• Progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including ownership of total rewards programs in a high-growth, multi-state environment

• Deep expertise in compensation design, job architecture, market pricing and pay equity analysis

• Hands-on experience managing benefits programs, broker and carrier relationships, renewals and open enrollment

• Strong working knowledge of total rewards compliance, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA and state pay transparency laws (California experience a plus)

• Advanced knowledge of leave of absence laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and state specific leave laws

• Experience supporting retail or hourly workforces a plus

• Advanced modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets

• Experience with HRIS and compensation tools, along with salary survey data (such as Radford, Mercer or Pave)

• Experience presenting recommendations to senior and executive leaders

Our benefits

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k) matching

• Comprehensive health plans for you and your dependents

• Commuter benefit stipend

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

• Dog friendly offices

• Employee Discount Program!

Pay range:

$150,000 - $185,000 annually

Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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Work Location Expectations:

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

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