# Total Rewards Manager

**Company:** [Nuro](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nuro)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $160k – $241k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** compensation design, Benefits Administration, job leveling, equity management, benchmarking, Regulatory Compliance, Workday, market pay, sap hr, Excel, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-08-01

> Total Rewards Manager responsible for designing and managing competitive compensation, benefits, salary structures, job leveling, equity programs, and annual reviews at an autonomous vehicle company. Requires 5+ years in total rewards with strong analytical, communication, and compliance skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and implement competitive total rewards programs (compensation and benefits) to attract and retain top talent.
- Develop and manage salary structures, job leveling, and performance-based reward systems.
- Collaborate with HR and company leadership to ensure the rewards strategy aligns with overall business objectives.
- Lead benchmarking efforts to assess market trends and adjust programs accordingly.
- Oversee benefits administration and vendor management, ensuring a high-quality employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Drive communications and education initiatives around compensation and benefits to ensure employee understanding and engagement.
- Manage the annual compensation review and equity planning process.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits.
- Proven experience designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits and experience managing equity programs and annual compensation reviews.
- Compensation system experience preferred (i.e., WorkDay, Market Pay, SAP HR).
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with expertise in Excel or data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to present complex information clearly and can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial self-starter with a demonstrated history of delivering innovative outcomes.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in the autonomous vehicle or broader mobility sector.
- Experience in a high-growth startup.

## Compensation and Benefits
For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $160,360- $240,540/year. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

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