Global Total Rewards Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation, execution, and continuous management of global Total Rewards initiatives, which encompass compensation, benefits, recognition, wellbeing, and incentive programs.

• Facilitate the enhancement of Total Rewards philosophy, frameworks, and initiatives in accordance with business and talent goals.

• Establish governance, controls, processes, and documentation to ensure consistent and compliant program management.

• Track global market and regulatory trends and evaluate their implications for Total Rewards programs.

• Assist in developing compensation philosophy, pay structures, job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives.

• Direct annual compensation activities, including merit, incentive, and other reward cycles, in collaboration with HR and Finance.

• Analyze compensation data and trends to uncover opportunities, risks, and areas in need of attention.

• Offer compensation guidance and support to HR leaders and managers.

• Oversee global benefits programs and manage vendor relationships.

• Supervise recognition and wellbeing initiatives and enhance employee engagement and program effectiveness.

• Assess program effectiveness, usage, cost, and employee experience.

• Leverage market data, workforce analytics, and financial insights for Total Rewards decisions.

• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial modeling.

• Create and maintain reporting and metrics to track program performance and trends.

• Work with HR Technology to refine processes, enhance data and reporting, and automate administrative tasks.

• Lead initiatives involving AI, automation, self-service, and emerging technologies.

• Convert functional requirements into technology-enabled solutions while retaining functional ownership.

• Manage external consultants, brokers, vendors, and strategic partnerships.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, business leaders, and stakeholders.

• Support M&A, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives that require Total Rewards expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Professional certification in Compensation, Benefits, Human Resources, or a related discipline is advantageous.

• Significant progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or a related HR field.

• Experience in supporting global or multi-country HR programs is preferred.

• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and administering compensation and benefits programs.

• Experience supporting global or multi-country employee demographics.

• Strong background in market benchmarking, pay structures, pay equity, and annual compensation activities.

• Proven success in managing vendors, consultants, and cross-functional projects.

• Experience utilizing data and analytics to inform Total Rewards strategies and business decisions.

• Familiarity with process improvement, automation, and technology-enabled HR solutions is preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Total Rewards principles, practices, and market trends.

• Strong analytical and financial abilities with a knack for translating complex data into clear business insights.

• Thorough understanding of compensation and benefits compliance requirements across various countries.

• Advanced proficiency in English.

• Relevant experience will be considered regardless of where it was obtained.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses or other incentive compensation where applicable.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Wellness or voluntary benefit programs.

• Mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

• Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.