Total Rewards Manager

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves important problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make & keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free-flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny

About the Opportunity

As Sovrn’s Total Rewards Manager, you’ll be the hands-on practitioner responsible for the day-to-day administration of Sovrn’s global benefits, retirement, compensation, leave, and payroll programs. You’ll sit at the intersection of people experience and technical execution—serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers while keeping rewards programs running smoothly. 

You’ll have an impact on how Sovrn delivers rewards to employees. You’ll do that by making the day-to-day experience work well—administering rewards programs, supporting employees and managers, and looking for ways to make our processes simpler and more effective. Many of our programs and processes were built for an earlier stage of the company, and you’ll help evolve how they’re administered to meet the needs of Sovrn today.

Reporting to the Director of People, you’ll work closely with People, Finance, Accounting, employees, managers, and external partners to improve and support Sovrn’s Total Rewards programs.

What You’ll Do

Benefits & Leave

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers for Total Rewards questions and at key moments across the employee lifecycle
• Administer Sovrn’s global benefits programs including medical, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, insurance, commuter, and parking benefits: process enrollments, election changes, terminations, invoices and payments, and plan changes across HRIS and vendor platforms
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals, analyzing plan performance, costs, market trends, and employee needs and prepare recommendations for review
• Administer time-off and leave programs, providing timely guidance to employees and managers, coordinating required documentation, and calculating leave payments

Retirement & Pensions

• Administer US 401(k) and UK, Switzerland, and Germany pension programs, including employee inquiries, enrollment, election changes, audits, committee coordination, and ongoing compliance in partnership with advisors and and providers
• Manage the financial wellness program, connecting employees with education and resources while tracking participation and outcomes

Compensation

• Administer job architecture and job mapping; manage compensation vendors and market survey participation; run the market pricing model; analyze compensation data to support market-competitive and equitable pay recommendations
• Execute the annual compensation increase cycle, including project timelines, analysis, communications, and implementation
• Execute short-term incentive plans, including bonus and commission calculations, payments, plan documentation, and employee communication
• Administer long-term incentive plans, including grant administration, plan documentation, and employee communication

Payroll

• Process US and global payroll, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely pay

People Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate Total Rewards data, records, and configurations across HRIS and Total Rewards platforms
• Simplify and automate Total Rewards processes using technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and the employee experience
• Monitor global regulatory requirements and support updates to Total Rewards programs and processes to maintain compliance

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of total rewards experience spanning benefits, retirement, leave, compensation, and payroll programs across the US and Europe
• A track record of building trusted relationships with employees, managers, vendors, and cross-functional partners built through credibility, reliability, and genuine care for people
• An approachable and empathetic communication style that helps employees and managers feel comfortable asking questions, raising concerns, and seeking help
• The ability to explain complex reward policy information clearly and in plain language
• A high degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling employee information
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve issues 
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, vendors, and priorities simultaneously
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to build models, analyze complex data, and turn insights into recommendations
• Experience with job architecture, job mapping, market survey participation, market pricing, pay analysis, and annual compensation cycles
• Experience administering bonus and sales incentive plans
• Experience administering HRIS systems and Total Rewards platforms
• Experience using AI tools to automate or improve workflows and efficiency
• Working knowledge of benefits, retirement, leave, compensation, payroll, and related regulations across the US and Europe with experience implementing regulatory changes
• CCP, CBP, and SHRM-CP preferred

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to adapt to changing business priorities while collaborating effectively across teams. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Location: Sovrn offices are located in Boulder, CO, New York, NY, and London, U.K. We believe shared purpose and collaboration lead to deeper relationships, more creative problem-solving, and more learning, faster. For employees located near one of our offices, working in-person is our default. We trust people to use judgment when focused work or life circumstances call for flexibility. #LI-Onsite

Application Deadline: Priority deadline October 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits: The annual base salary for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 in Colorado. This range represents the good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Individual compensation decisions are based on job-related education, experience, skills, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role may also be eligible for bonus opportunities, commission earnings, and/or equity awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. 

Benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; flexible paid time off; paid medical leave; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan participation with company match; commuter benefits; and other wellness and employee support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sovrn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

How to Apply: To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly to the job posting on our career site. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. Sovrn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability or medical condition, please contact [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies: Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.