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Total Rewards Manager

Lincoln International42 open roles

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Chicago, IL
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8.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Lincoln International postings stay open a median of 27 days.

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  5. 34.1%30 days
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Lincoln International median: 27 days open

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Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.

Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Total Rewards Manager responsible for administering and supporting the firm’s global compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain and motivate top talent. This role partners closely with HR leadership and business leaders to ensure total rewards programs are competitive, cost-effective and executed with excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Benefits Program Management
  • In collaboration with other HR team members, design, administer and ensure compliance of U.S. health and benefits plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives and leave of absence policies
  • Lead annual benefits renewal, vendor RFPs and plan design changes in partnership with brokers and consultants to optimize cost, value and employee experience
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA)
  • Drive communication and education efforts to enhance employee understanding and engagement with Lincoln’s benefits offerings
  • Partner with global HR teams to maintain alignment and share best practices across regions
  • Compensation Administration & Support Administer and support the firm’s compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual bonus plans and partner compensation programs Coordinate and manage the annual compensation and bonus cycle, ensuring accurate data, compliance with deferral schedules and timely delivery of employee compensation Conduct market benchmarking, pay equity analyses and job evaluations to inform compensation decisions and maintain competitive positioning for new roles and current employees Partner with Talent Business Partners and leaders to create and provide guidance on internal promotion letters, transfer letters and other employment-related documents Prepare and manage compensation-related employee documentation, including Total Rewards Statements and Compensation Acknowledgement Forms Partner with Finance on global compensation reporting, forecasting and budgeting
  • Total Rewards Insights & Governance Monitor market trends and regulatory changes in compensation and benefits to keep programs current and competitive Develop reporting, dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights on workforce cost, pay equity and rewards effectiveness Serve as subject-matter expert for HRIS reporting related to compensation and benefits Maintain strong governance and documentation for all total rewards programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence

Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, etc.).

Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards roles; professional services or financial services experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of compensation administration, annual bonus cycles and benefits program operations
  • Proven experience supporting complex year-end compensation planning with accuracy and discretion
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to model costs, interpret data and present insights clearly
  • Experience preparing employee communications (offer, promotion, transfer letters) with accuracy and professionalism
  • Experience with varying compensation mixes, including equity compensation, strongly preferred
  • Strong communication and influencing skills; able to partner effectively with HR and business leaders
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred), compensation and equity management tools, and advanced Excel skills

Benefits:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
  • VSP Vision Insurance
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • LTD, STD and Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan and Profit Share
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Click here to view Lincoln International's Candidate Privacy Notices.

Lincoln International is a trade name for Lincoln International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, which include the following licensed entities: (i) Lincoln International LLC and MarshBerry Capital, LLC (United States), SEC-registered broker-dealers and a members of FINRA (www.finra.org) and SIPC (www.sipc.org) (investment banking services) and (ii) Lincoln International LLP (FRN 474606) and IMAS Corporate Finance LLP (FRN 553889) (United Kingdom), authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. No entity affiliated with Lincoln International, LP provides banking or securities brokerage services, nor is any such affiliate subject to FINMA supervision in Switzerland or similar regulatory authorities regarding such activities in other jurisdictions. Retail clients are NOT the intended recipients of our communications or services and should not act upon this communication.

© 2026 Lincoln International LLC. All Rights Reserved.

110 North Wacker Drive | 51st Floor | Chicago | Illinois | 60606 | United States.

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