Hybrid Manager, Total Rewards & Operations

at Sol de Janeiro

• Job title: Manager, Total Rewards & Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Manager, Total Rewards & People Operations responsible for optimizing employee experience in leading beauty brand. Overseeing benefits, payroll, and compliance transition from PEO-supported model to in-house operations.

Responsibilities

• As the Manager, Total Rewards & People Operations, you will build and optimize the systems, processes, and programs that power Sol de Janeiro’s employee experience.
• Lead our transition from a PEO-supported model to a fully in-house People Operations function, including benefits administration, payroll operations, and compliance infrastructure.
• Oversee HR systems, managing compensation and benefits operations, ensuring data accuracy, and driving scalable processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage day-to-day administration of benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, audits, and compliance.
• Support annual compensation cycles: benchmarking, job leveling, merit planning, and internal equity reviews.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate and optimize benefit offerings.
• Maintain compensation structures and job architecture in partnership with People Leadership.
• Lead the transition from TriNet (or similar PEO) to an in-house model for benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Build internal processes, documentation, and workflows to support the migration.
• Ensure smooth transfer of data, policies, and employee records.
• Own and implement new HRIS ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and system integrity.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in People Operations, Total Rewards, HRIS, payroll, or related HR roles.
• Experience in CPG, supply chain, manufacturing, or other operationally complex environments strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience transitioning from a PEO to internal benefits, payroll, and HR operations required.
• Strong understanding of compensation practices, benefits administration, and multi-state payroll.
• Expertise with HR systems such as HiBob, TriNet/PEO platforms, and Greenhouse.
• Exceptional accuracy, detail orientation, and data integrity mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and balance both tactical and strategic work.
• Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand