Manager, Total Rewards – Compensation, Variable & Equity

About the role

Are you passionate about building competitive, data-driven total rewards programs that support a mission-driven organization shaping tomorrow’s future? We are seeking an experienced Manager, Total Rewards who is responsible for the design, administration, and governance of the company’s compensation programs. While this role has primary accountability for incentive compensation programs, it also plays a broad role in managing base pay structures, job architecture, market pricing, and annual compensation processes. The position ensures compensation programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s talent and business strategies. This position reports directly to the Head of HR for G&ES Business Division.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Strategy & Program Management: Support the development and ongoing management of the company’s overall compensation philosophy and strategy; Design, implement, and administer incentive compensation programs that drive performance and align with business objectives; Support the administration of base salary structures, pay ranges, job leveling, and job architecture frameworks; Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity; Partner with HR leaders on compensation decisions related to hiring, promotions, transfers, and retention.
• Incentive Compensation Administration: Lead the design, documentation, and governance of incentive and variable pay plans; Manage incentive plan modeling, calculations, validation, and payout processes; Maintain incentive compensation systems and tools; ensure data accuracy and system integrity; Prepare incentive plan communications, training materials, and participant support resources; Analyze incentive program effectiveness, cost, and performance outcomes; provide recommendations for improvement.
• Annual Compensation Processes: Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning cycles, including budgeting, modeling, and execution; Partner with Finance to ensure accurate compensation forecasting, accruals, and spend management; Provide guidance and analysis to leaders during compensation review and planning cycles.
• Governance, Compliance & Analytics: Develop and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, and governance documentation; Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls; Conduct audits, reconciliations, and reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance; Prepare compensation analytics, dashboards, and reports for leadership and HR stakeholders; Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve tools, and enhance compensation program scalability.