Total Rewards Sr Manager (Compensation)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is core to our mission, and collaboration is key to our success.

About the Role

Plans, designs, evaluates, and administers employee compensation and benefit programs such as salaries, short- and long-term incentives, job evaluations, performance appraisals, retirement plans, and life, health, and disability insurance.

Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in the discipline. Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work, leads others to solve complex problems, and works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Contributes to the professional and technical direction and strategic decisions for the function. Translates and implements functional policies and programs, may have responsibility for a function at a site, and reports to the site/SBU head or Home Office functional leader.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs compensation, benefits, or wellness policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Engages in high-level strategic planning of total rewards programs designed to attract and retain employees.
• Ensures total rewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and align with organizational goals.
• Monitors trends, provides recommendations, and suggests initiatives.
• Consults with legal and financial professionals to ensure compliant and financially sound programs.
• Evaluates vendors, negotiates, and completes contracts.
• Administers compensation programs, including salaries, incentives, job evaluations, and surveys.
• Calculates pay for new hires and employee changes.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with tax, securities, and regulatory requirements.
• May support executive, sales, international compensation, and ESG-related program needs.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business or Human Resources.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Knowledge and skills in:
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Learning and Development
  • Budget Administration
  • Executive Compensation
  • Health & Welfare Benefits
  • HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance
  • Employee Training
  • Incentive Programs
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Vendor Management
  • Work Life Programs
  • Benefits Program Design
  • Compensation Program Design
  • Benefits Administration Software
  • Compensation Management Software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.