Total Rewards Manager

Skip To Job Description Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as a Zweig Group nationally-ranked 'Best Places to Work,’ we partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial and private development and government. Our 500+ associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central, and Southern CA are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. If you’re looking for a rare opportunity to lead and influence the growth of a professional services firm, with minimal bureaucracy, look no further than Rincon. And, if a position is not quite a fit for you, please 'share' with those in your network looking for a great next step in their career!   Total Rewards Manager Ventura, CA Full Time Business Operations Manager/Supervisor Share About Us We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place to Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of our compensation and benefits programs. This role is both strategic and hands-on—ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, systems, and employee experience.You’ll partner closely with leadership, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure our total rewards programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with our culture and growth strategy.What Sets You ApartYou bring a modern, data-driven approach to Total Rewards You’ve built or improved scalable compensation processes and systemsYou balance strategic thinking with operational execution You communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences Why This Role MattersOur Total Rewards Manager plays a critical role in how we attract, retain, and engage talent. You will shape programs that directly impact employee experience while building scalable, modern systems that support a growing organization.How We Collaborate While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.  What You’ll Do Compensation Strategy & ProgramsEvolve a market-informed, equitable, and performance-driven compensation philosophy Lead pay equity analyses and ensure consistent, fair pay practices Manage salary structures, benchmarking, and job architecture Design and improve technology-enabled compensation processes (annual + off-cycle) Partner with leaders to ensure consistent application of compensation guidelines Incentive & Recognition Oversee bonus, incentive, and recognition programs aligned with performance Evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements Benefits Strategy & Administration Lead administration of...