Senior Manager- Total Rewards

Join the Industry Leader in Lifting Solutions

At Bishop Lifting Products, Inc., we don’t just move loads – we move industries forward. As the most trusted name in lifting, we’ve been solving routine and complex challenges since 1984 with top-quality products, deep expertise, and unmatched customer service. From wire ropes to rigging, slings, and below-the-hook solutions, we’ve got the gear and the grit to support America’s toughest jobs.

With 40+ locations nationwide, a growing team, and a culture built on safety, service, and teamwork, Bishop Lifting is where hard work meets opportunity. Be part of a company that’s lifting the industry – and our people – to new heights.

Your next big move starts here.

The Senior Manager of Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic design, governance, administration, and continuous improvement of the company’s total rewards programs across the United States and Canada.

This role supports a multi-site manufacturing and production workforce and requires a strong player-coach leadership style. The Senior Manager must be equally capable of setting strategy and operating within the details of benefit administration, compensation governance, payroll, and systems implementation.

The role oversees benefits, variable compensation programs, workers’ compensation, and claims management. The Senior Manager serves as the formal plan administrator and document owner for all variable compensation and incentive programs and leads related systems implementations and process enhancements.

The position works cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, and external vendors.

Competencies:

Total Rewards Strategy & Program Design

• Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Design and administer competitive health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs in the U.S. and Canada.
• Lead broker relationships and annual renewal negotiations.
• Ensure programs effectively support hourly, production, and field-based employee populations.

Compensation Plan Governance

• Serve as formal administrator of all variable compensation and incentive plans.
• Own and maintain all plan documents, eligibility criteria, summaries, and governance materials.
• Ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and internal controls.
• Oversee eligibility tracking, payout calculations, validation, and audit processes.
• Partner with Finance to validate financial impact and payout accuracy.
• Lead development and communication of incentive plan materials.

Benefits & Payroll Administration Oversight

• Maintain hands-on involvement in benefits and payroll administration processes.
• Ensure accuracy of enrollments, payroll deductions, vendor file feeds, and compliance reporting.
• Establish and refine internal controls and process documentation.
• Step into operational responsibilities as needed.

Workers’ Compensation & Claims Management

• Oversee workers’ compensation program and claims administration.
• Monitor trends and implement mitigation strategies in partnership with Safety and Operations.
• Work along with safety and lead return-to-work and cost containment initiatives.

Systems & Implementation Leadership

• Lead HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compensation system implementations and enhancements.
• Oversee vendor selection, testing, integration, and rollout.
• Drive process automation, system optimization, and data integrity initiatives.
• Provide change management leadership during implementations.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Utilize advanced Excel and analytical tools for modeling and reporting.
• Develop dashboards for benefits spend, incentive payouts, and claims trends.
• Maintain tracking of compliance deadlines and governance requirements.
• Provide executive-level reporting and financial insights.

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver education programs on total rewards offerings.
• Lead communication strategy for open enrollment and incentive programs.
• Travel to field locations to provide leadership support and training.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive total rewards experience.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production-based environments.
• Deep expertise in benefits administration and compensation governance.
• Proven experience administering variable compensation and incentive plans.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation programs.
• Demonstrated success leading HRIS, payroll, or benefits system implementations.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (financial modeling, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Company Perks at Bishop Lifting: Annual Base Salary, PTO accrual, First Day Benefits- including health, dental, and vision. Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, 401K with match & participation in our equity credits (LUC) program!

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. and it’s subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a rapidly-growing industry? Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is looking for talent that will hold true to our mission while maintaining the safety and knowledge that we have valued since we were founded in 1984.

Apply today! We’re ready to help you start your new career path.