Total Rewards Manager - Inclusive & Innovative, Health & Wellness - Remote

Job Description

The Total Rewards Manager – Inclusive & Innovative, Health & Wellness (individual contributor role) provides consulting support to internal groups, partnering with Human Resources (HR) Business Partners, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and business leaders to leverage total rewards programs in support of business priorities. The primary responsibilities include consulting and project management, partnering with the Benefits and Employee Experience Team for project and program support.

We are looking for a Total Rewards Manager that is an expert in Health & Wellness solutions with a progressive mindset and that can also bring a creative, inclusive, and innovative to support our employees.

A day in the life…

  • Oversees administration and supports strategy of U.S. & Canada health and welfare programs including but not limited to Medical (both fully insured and self-funded), Dental, Vision and Ancillary group benefits. Supports and leads strategy of Healthy Mind & Body wellness initiatives
  • Ensures that an inclusive and innovative mind set is forefront in our Health & Wellness strategy, problem solving and solutions
  • Ensures programs remain market competitive, cost effective, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with our global reward/benefit philosophy and business needs
  • Consults with HR and business leaders and internal client group(s) to understand short-term and long-term business priorities, and discuss ways in which total rewards programs can be leveraged to support these priorities
  • Consults with Talent Acquisition Partners to gather, share and address benefits-related experience
  • Maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, attorneys, and vendors regarding product and service quality and resolution of issues
  • Advises and influences HR and business leaders on benefit program effectiveness, competitiveness, design, education and communication
  • Gathers input and leverages knowledge from Nordstrom ERGs
  • Lead and manage cross-functional benefit-related projects, partnering with Benefits COE to deliver solutions which are consistent with our Pay & Benefits and Talent philosophies
  • Partners with Benefits Analysts to develop high-quality, fact-based recommendations and presentations to support client-related project work and benefits program design
  • Partners with Benefits Director and Total Rewards VP to develop executive level benefits and communications

You own this if you have…

  • 7+ or of employee benefits/HR experience
  • Experience closely partnering with ERG’s and/or focus groups to support diverse communities, highly preferred
  • Experience with wellness as it relates to social determinacy and/or creating innovative and inclusive plans, highly preferred
  • Experience supporting a variety of programs that support mental wellness, gender affirming care, nutrition care, stress/emotional health, or language inclusion to engage employee population, highly preferred
  • Experience presenting to and influencing senior leaders using data analytics that supports business objectives
  • Strong collaborator and influencer within the team, across functional teams, up and down the pyramid
  • Strong proactive problem solving, and analytical abilities and effective written and verbal communication skills required along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to changing business needs
  • Ability to consider issues from multiple perspectives, develop options, and present well-informed recommendations
  • Organized approach to tracking, documenting, and delivering on multiple concurrent priorities
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and respectfully
  • Knowledge of technical and legal aspects of Benefits
  • Strong depth and breadth of health plan knowledge, including plan design, strategy, operations, communication, engagement, governance, and compliance considerations
  • Deep understanding of federal, local, state, and provincial benefit regulations
  • Ability to interpret complex regulations and effectively understand and communicate the implications on strategy, plan operations or administration
  • Ability to train, mentor and guide junior-level positions
  • Understanding of Canada benefits

Nordstrom is able to offer remote employment of this position in all US states except AR, MS, MT, NE, NH, ND, SD, VT, WV, and WY

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Colorado: $90,000 - $150,000, Nevada: $90,000 - $150,000, New York: $90,000 - $175,000

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