Manager, Total Rewards – Compensation, Variable & Equity

Qcells North America

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to design, administer, and govern compensation programs. You will drive incentive plans, manage base pay structures, and ensure equity and compliance across the organization.

The role collaborates with HR leaders, Finance, and business executives to align rewards with strategy, manage annual merit cycles, and implement scalable processes in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or incentive compensation.
Experience supporting SaaS company using subscription-based variable compensation or other high-growth industries.
Strong working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and incentive plan design.
Experience with compensation and HR systems; advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Ability to manage complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
High level of discretion, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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

Skills

Total Rewards

Incentive design

Market pricing

Finance knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Payroll systems

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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.

Description

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or incentive compensation
Experience supporting SaaScompany using subscription-based variable compensation or other high-growth industries.
Strong working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and incentive plan design
Experience with compensation and HR systems; advanced Excel and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
High level of discretion, attention to detail, and sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting SaaScompany using subscription-based variable compensation or other high-growth industries.
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification or progress toward certification
Experience supporting performance-driven or sales organizations
Familiarity with incentive compensation management platforms
Experience in a multi-location or global environment

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

Handling

Reaching

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

Twisting

Bending

Crouching

Balancing

Climbing

Crawling

Kneeling

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.