Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager

Adobe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 261,150; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager in New York to oversee compensation and benefits operations. This role requires 7-10 years of relevant experience and focuses on cross-functional leadership and operational excellence. Responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring seamless employee experience. Compensation ranges from $139,000 to $261,150 annually. Adobe emphasizes diversity and inclusion as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Total Rewards including compensation and benefits.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and partner management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations for compensation and benefits.
• Drive execution of large-scale programs and annual cycles.
• Ensure team delivers seamless day-to-day operations.

Skills

Total Rewards Operations

Cross-functional leadership

HR technology systems

Analytical skills

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Darwin

Benifex

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a strategic and execution-focused Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager to partner with the Total Rewards function! This role bridges planning and implementation, ensuring strong alignment, prioritization, and delivery of key initiatives. The leader is responsible for leading a team that supports delivering a seamless employee experience through operational excellence, emphasizing process rigor, data integrity, and effective system management. They will oversee core operations while driving consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across systems, vendors, and processes. The role also leads a high‑performing operations/PMO team, balancing day‑to‑day execution with enterprise‑wide, must‑win initiatives. Success requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, operational rigor, and the ability to translate strategy into clear plans and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations and planning for the compensation and benefits area
• Coordinate development and management of the Operations and PMO group, ensuring strong operational excellence prioritization and execution rigor
• Drive execution of must‑win initiatives, large‑scale programs, and annual cycles (e.g., compensation planning, benefits cycles, compliance initiatives)
• Ensure the team delivers on seamless day‑to‑day operations, finding opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve processes
• Expertise in deciphering operational issues or inefficiencies, focusing on effective solutions for accurate problem resolution
• Experience scaling operations globally, demonstrating automation and an AI‑first approach to improve productivity across the Total Rewards team
• Drive strategic oversight of vendor partnerships, aligning service delivery and operational processes with business objectives while ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes
• Implement governance, reporting, and tracking mechanisms to measure success and drive accountability
• Partner across Total Rewards leaders, Executive, and business teams to ensure programs are effectively delivered and aligned to company goals

Qualifications

• 7‑10 years of experience in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, global mobility, HR operations, program management, or related fields, with extensive expertise in crafting and implementing employee rewards programs
• Strong track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and complex programs at scale
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams, including PMO and/or operations functions
• Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution, with strong planning and operational rigor
• Exceptional partner management and communication skills, with experience working at the executive level
• Experience with HR technology and systems (e.g., HRIS, compensation platforms, benefit enrollment systems; a plus for Workday, Darwin, Benifex, and bswift)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking with a strong execution attitude
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
• Operational excellence and attention to detail
• Influencing without authority
• Collaboration and cross‑functional leadership
• Continuous improvement and innovation

Compensation & Benefits

The U.S. pay range for this position is $139,000 – $261,150 annually. Pay may vary by location and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

State‑Specific Notices

California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations.

Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.