Total Rewards Manager

Total Rewards Strategy & Integration

Support the development and execution of a global total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and talent priorities.
Ensure alignment of compensation and benefits programs to deliver a cohesive employee value proposition.
Evaluate market trends and emerging practices to inform program evolution.
Partner with HR leadership to enhance employee understanding and perception of total rewards.

Compensation

Design, implement, and continuously improve global compensation structures, frameworks, and programs, including job structure, base salary, and incentive/bonus plans (corporate and sales incentive).
Lead annual global compensation processes (salary reviews, bonus planning).
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to maintain competitive positioning.
Develop, implement and maintain job architecture, salary ranges, and grading structures.
Perform pay equity analyses and recommend corrective actions.
Provide consultative guidance to HR and business leaders on offers, promotions, and pay decisions.
Align compensation programs with overall total rewards philosophy and business strategy.
Partner with HR leadership and Finance on compensation planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Benefits

Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of benefits programs in the U.S. and Canada, including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
Manage vendor relationships, brokers, renewals, and contract negotiations.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations in all applicable regions (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
Analyze program effectiveness, utilization, and cost trends; recommend enhancements and changes.
Collaborate with brokers and HR team to manage the execution and implementation of programs/changes.
Manage global benefits programs in collaboration with regional stakeholders.
Review global offerings and identify, recommend and implement enhancements where needed.
Ensure benefits programs are aligned with overall total rewards strategy and employee value proposition.

Global Programs & Projects

Lead global total rewards initiatives, including employee recognition and harmonization/alignment of compensation and benefits programs across regions.
Contribute to the development of a consistent global rewards framework while allowing for local market differences, competitiveness and compliance.
Support merger and acquisition activities, including due diligence, integration and harmonization.
Develop communication materials to educate employees and leaders on comp and benefits programs, clearly articulating the value of total rewards across the organization.

Governance, Compliance & Analytics

Ensure compliance with global compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
Develop and track key metrics and reporting dashboards.
Manage accurate and timely processes to ensure compliance requirements are met.
Maintain policies and documentation.