Total Rewards Manager

Journey Group is a full-service construction group headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with four divisions serving commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential, and asphalt markets. We are known for building strong relationships, delivering high-quality projects, and operating with integrity, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility. At Journey, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team committed to building strong communities and growing together.

Journey Group is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to join our Human Resources team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this role, you will lead the administration and strategy of our compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance programs. You will play a key role in attracting, retaining, and supporting employees while helping implement and optimize our HRIS platform in a multi-state environment. This position reports to the VP of Human Resources and partners closely with leadership across the organization.

• Manage compensation programs, salary structures, and market benchmarking
• Advise leaders and recruiters on competitive offers, promotions, and pay adjustments
• Administer bonus, incentive, and variable compensation programs
• Oversee health, dental, vision, wellness, and retirement benefit programs
• Manage 401(k) administration and vendor relationships
• Lead benefits enrollment, employee education, and ongoing communications
• Ensure accurate and compliant multi-state payroll operations
• Lead implementation of the company's HRIS platform
• Streamline and automate compensation, benefits, and payroll processes
• Develop employee-facing total rewards materials and documentation
• Monitor labor laws and ensure regulatory compliance (EEO-1, 5500, etc.)
• Partner with leadership to continuously improve total rewards programs

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on total rewards experience in a multi-state environment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred)
• Experience as an HRIS superuser is required; Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• CCP certification preferred; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP a plus
• Valid driver's license and insurability

• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance regulations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Adaptable and proactive in improving processes and systems
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently
• Commitment to Journey Group's core values

Journey Group offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA options, disability coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. Senior Project Managers may also be eligible for a cell phone allowance, clothing allowance, mileage reimbursement, and potential relocation assistance.

If you're ready to advance your career and make an impact by helping build strong projects and communities, apply online or stop by our office at
4500 W 58th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.