Manager, Total Rewards (47971)

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Total Rewards Manager, they will lead the design, implementation, and management of our compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. This role is crucial in ensuring our total rewards strategies are competitive, scalable, and aligned with business goals and values.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage compensation structures, job leveling frameworks, salary bands, and incentive plans.
• Lead annual compensation reviews, including merit increases, bonuses, and equity planning.
• Oversee benefits administration including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Benchmark programs using data from sources like Radford, Mercer, and WTW.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and internal policies.
• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Lead total rewards communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, RFPs, and benefit program evaluations.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CCP preferred).
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in compensation/benefits/total rewards.
• Strong analytical skills; proficient in Excel, HRIS systems (Paycom/Workday/ADP), and compensation tools.
• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you: