Senior Regional Total Rewards Manager

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

📋 Description

• Direct compensation, benefits, and payroll initiatives throughout North America and the Solar region.

• Create and implement total rewards programs that align with NSG’s global strategy.

• Collaborate with global pension teams, regional SBU and GF leaders, as well as Regional HR Business Partners.

• Assist in the design, administration, and enhancement of regional and locally focused programs such as site bonus plans, recognition awards, educational support, relocation programs, and company car initiatives.

• Develop, execute, and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.

• Offer guidance and support during union negotiations pertaining to benefits and total rewards.

• Ensure that benefits programs comply with legal and regulatory standards while remaining cost-effective.

• Conduct regular evaluations and reviews of benefits programs.

• Create, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits.

• Review and update the salaried employee handbook for the USA along with HR-owned policies.

• Provide support to Mexico and Canada regarding salaried employee handbooks.

• Oversee necessary plan documentation and regulatory filings.

• Develop strategies for employee communication and educate staff on compensation and benefits programs.

• Train and support managers and employees on matters related to compensation and benefits.

• Manage relationships with external consultants, benefits vendors, and compensation vendors.

• Provide governance during contract negotiations.

• Lead negotiations for union contracts.

• Develop, manage, and supervise the regional compensation and benefits budget.

• Oversee data management and governance for compensation and benefits within the HRIS.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security for reporting, analysis, and decision-making purposes.

• Actively participate as a member of the North America HR Leadership Team.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the compensation, benefits, and payroll team.

• Conduct performance reviews while providing coaching, feedback, and development support.

• Adhere to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct along with its Values and Principles.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• An MBA is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, and/or CEBS are highly desirable.

• A minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or broader HR roles, with a proven track record of success at a senior or regional leadership level.

• A comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and regulatory requirements across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• Strong knowledge of market analysis, job evaluation methods, and the design and governance of pay structures.

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and compensation and benefits systems.

• Excellent stakeholder management abilities.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing compensation and benefits teams.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively and maintain composure in a dynamic and changing business environment.

• Willingness to travel to the Toledo area to collaborate with key stakeholders and team members.

• Preferred location within the Eastern Time Zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Company paid holidays

• Paid vacations

• Education assistance