Full-Time

Senior Manager

Total Rewards

Posted on 9/23/2025

WeightWatchers

WeightWatchers

5,001-10,000 employees

Weight management program with group meetings

Compensation Overview

$150k - $170k/yr

+ Annual Bonus

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

1-2 days on-site per week.

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior specialist role
  • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing broad-based compensation and benefits programs
  • Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and job evaluation techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of various benefits plans, including health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefits
  • Experience with Workday, HRIS systems and compensation management tools
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Proficiency data analysis tools
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards strategy that supports the company's strategic goals and values
  • Design, implement, and manage compensation programs (base pay, variable pay, long-term incentives) that are externally competitive and internally equitable
  • Evaluate and recommend changes to benefits committee (health, welfare, retirement, time off) to ensure market competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction
  • Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, bonus calculations, and equity grants
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to total rewards, making recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Oversee the administration of all benefits plans, including enrollment, claims resolution, and vendor management
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and brokers, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost efficiency
  • Develop and deliver effective communication strategies to enhance employee understanding and appreciation of total rewards programs
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits
  • Support HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation and benefits-related issues, providing expert guidance and solutions
  • Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
  • Prepare and present total rewards data, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Develop and track key total rewards metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred

WeightWatchers runs a weight management program centered on group meetings and ongoing support, using a point-based system to guide everyday food choices. Members join, track foods by points, attend meetings for tips and accountability, and can access products and digital tools through its partner ecosystem. Unlike programs that rely only on online plans or single products, WeightWatchers emphasizes emotional support and a broad network of meetings, products, and services tied to a franchise model. Its goal is to help people lose weight and maintain it by building sustainable habits through structure and community.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CheqUp partnership captures 12 million UK GLP-1 eligible patients via bundled support.
  • AI food scanner and recipe analyzer reduce tracking friction, boosting member retention.
  • TANITA scales enable body composition monitoring for GLP-1 muscle preservation.

What critics are saying

  • GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erode meetings revenue, declining 12% annually over five years.
  • Operating margin collapses to -18.1% in Q1 2026, burning $39M free cash flow.
  • Post-bankruptcy debt covenants restrict flexibility amid 10.6% revenue drop next year.

What makes WeightWatchers unique

  • Jean Nidetch founded WeightWatchers in 1963 with peer support meetings emphasizing accountability over fad diets.
  • SmartPoints system launched in 2015 simplifies tracking using science-based food values.
  • GLP-1 Companion Programme integrates behavioral support for Ozempic users with nutrition guidance.

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Health Insurance

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 24th, 2026
WeightWatchers beats Q4 revenue estimates by 8.7% but shares drop 9.5% on guidance concerns

WeightWatchers reported fourth-quarter revenues of $162.8 million, down 11.7% year-on-year but exceeding analysts' expectations by 8.7%. The company also beat earnings per share and EBITDA estimates. CEO Tara Comonte noted the weight-loss industry is undergoing "profound transformation" driven by GLP-1 medications, with WeightWatchers adapting accordingly. Despite posting the strongest analyst estimate beat amongst 11 consumer discretionary services stocks tracked, the company issued weaker full-year guidance than peers. The sector reported mixed fourth-quarter results overall, with revenues beating consensus estimates by 1.9% whilst next quarter's guidance remained in line. Share prices have struggled following earnings, declining 8.6% on average. WeightWatchers stock has fallen 9.5% since reporting and currently trades at $19.08.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 16th, 2026
WeightWatchers Q4 revenue beats estimates but falls 11.7% to $162.8M

WeightWatchers reported fourth-quarter revenue of $162.8 million, beating analyst estimates by 8.7% but declining 11.7% year on year. The company's GAAP loss of $0.58 per share significantly beat consensus estimates of a $2.03 loss. However, the wellness company's full-year revenue guidance of $627.5 million came in 0.7% below expectations, whilst EBITDA guidance of $110 million for 2026 fell short of analyst estimates of $115.1 million. CEO Tara Comonte acknowledged the industry is undergoing significant transformation driven by GLP-1 medications. WeightWatchers has struggled with demand, with revenue declining at a 12.4% annual rate over the past five years. Analysts expect revenue to decline by 10.8% over the next 12 months.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Main Street Capital shines with 64.8% margin while General Mills and WeightWatchers face profit struggles

Main Street Capital, a business development company providing debt and equity capital to middle-market firms, has caught analysts' attention with its strong profitability metrics. The company posted a trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin of 64.8%. Main Street achieved annual revenue growth of 20.5% over the past five years, indicating market share gains. Its 17.6% return on equity demonstrates management's ability to identify high-return investments. Conversely, analysts question General Mills and WeightWatchers. General Mills faces declining unit sales and contracting free cash flow margins despite a 20.5% operating margin. WeightWatchers struggles with underwhelming membership numbers and below-average operating margins at 13%, whilst burning cash. Both companies trade at forward price-to-earnings ratios around 13x.

The Associated Press
Jan 28th, 2026
WeightWatchers and Tanita launch co-branded body composition scales in UK and Ireland

TANITA has partnered with WeightWatchers to launch a co-branded line of body composition and kitchen scales in the UK and Ireland. The collaboration, brokered by Beanstalk, responds to WeightWatchers member feedback requesting more accurate health tracking tools. The "WeightWatchers powered by TANITA" range uses TANITA's patented bioelectrical impedance analysis technology to track metrics including fat mass, muscle mass, visceral fat and metabolic age. Research shows frequent self-weighing with digital tools supports greater weight loss, whilst body composition monitoring helps GLP-1 medication users track muscle mass. The professional-grade scales integrate with the MyTanita App and are available on tanita.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, and through retailers across the UK and Ireland. TANITA's technology is already trusted by hospitals and fitness professionals globally.

WDC TV News
Aug 7th, 2025
Peoplehood sold to WeightWatchers, pivoted focus

SoulCycle cofounders Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler's startup, Peoplehood, has been sold to WeightWatchers. Initially focused on relationship-building, Peoplehood pivoted to support groups for GLP-1 medication users. WeightWatchers, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, acquired Peoplehood's tech and platforms, appointing Rice as chief experience officer. Financial details were undisclosed. Peoplehood had previously raised funding from Maveron.

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