Sr. Manager, Total Rewards and HRIS
Welch'sAbout the role
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Total Rewards & HRIS is responsible for leading Welch's compensation, benefits, retirement, and HR technology programs. This role serves as a strategic partner in shaping Total Rewards strategies, enhancing the employee experience, and optimizing HR systems and processes.
The Senior Manager will oversee Total Rewards programs, serve as the business owner for HRIS, and partner across HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and Labor Relations to support key initiatives, including collective bargaining activities, HR technology enhancements, and the evolution of Welch's healthcare strategy.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted advisor, and problem solver who combines strong Total Rewards expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering practical solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Total Rewards Strategy
- Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Welch's compensation, benefits, and retirement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and talent priorities.
- Develop competitive and equitable compensation strategies, including salary structures, incentive programs, market benchmarking, and job architecture.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to support workforce planning, talent attraction, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
Benefits & Retirement Programs
- Oversee the strategic direction and administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs across corporate and manufacturing populations.
- Serve as a key resource for pension and retirement plan governance, compliance, and administration.
- Support the ongoing evolution of Welch's benefits strategy, including the transition to a self-insured healthcare model, vendor management, and efforts to optimize employee experience and plan performance.
- Evaluate market trends, utilization data, and program effectiveness to recommend enhancements that balance employee needs and business objectives.
HRIS & Business Transformation
- Serve as the business owner for HRIS and related HR technologies, driving system optimization, reporting, process improvements, and data integrity.
- Lead HR participation in ERP implementations and enterprise transformation initiatives, partnering closely with IT, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors.
- Champion technology solutions and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and the employee experience.
Labor Relations & Compliance
- Provide Total Rewards expertise and analytical support for collective bargaining activities, including compensation and benefits costing.
- Partner with Labor Relations, HR, Finance, and Operations leaders to support successful negotiation outcomes and ongoing workforce strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable compensation, benefits, retirement, and HR data regulations while maintaining strong governance practices.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, retirement, and HR systems.
- Experience supporting complex benefits and retirement programs, includin
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