Total Rewards Manager

ZAG Zyklotron AG; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead compensation and benefits strategies that attract and retain top talent. This remote role offers the chance to influence strategic initiatives and enhance employee experience through effective compensation practices. You will manage a global compensation program, collaborate with leadership, and oversee employee benefits while ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization and its workforce. This position provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous time off programs

Medical/dental coverage

Retirement with employer match

Parental leave plans

Job shadowing programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Monthly home office stipend

Corporate wellness programs

Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 6+ years in compensation analysis with benchmark data.
• 2+ years in corporate benefit plan administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage global compensation program and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate on compensation design and advise leaders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Professionalism

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

PayFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

This remote opportunity is an existing vacancy open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States. Central or Eastern time zone working hours required.

As the Total Rewards Manager, you will support and manage compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent at VelocityEHS, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This key role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and excellent analytical skills to help manage a scaling Total Rewards program.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this role is pivotal in enhancing the employee experience through strategic compensation and benefits initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to not just execute compensation practices, but to influence strategy, improve processes, and make a lasting impact on how we reward our people. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing diverse compensation and benefits plans across multiple geographies, including international and multi-state environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the organization’s global compensation program. Ensure benchmark analysis and salary surveys are completed to obtain external market data using AON Radford and PayFactors.
2. Collaborate with leadership on compensation program design, analysis, and maintenance.
3. Advise People Leaders on compensation best practices and communication.
4. Oversee the creation of job descriptions and maintain accuracy of job description database, PayFactors.
5. Develop and document procedures to streamline compensation processes.
6. Manage North American employee benefits programs. Support overseeing the annual renewal process while partnering with our benefits brokers and internal HR Operations Team.
7. Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
8. Serve as plan administrator for company benefit programs, manage annual audit and filing requirements related to North American benefits and global compensation.
9. Ensure compensation and benefits compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory governances.
10. Optimize benefit programs ensuring they align with employee needs and company culture.
11. Serve as a champion for change, identifying opportunities for organizational enhancement in the areas of compensation and benefits.
12. Partner with Finance and other departments to align compensation initiatives with business goals.
13. Answer general HR questions. Manage other projects and support key initiatives as assigned by Human Resources.
14. Handle confidential and non-routine information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
2. 6+ years of experience in compensation analyzing benchmark data, using survey tooling in labor markets.
3. 2+ years of experience in corporate benefit plan administration.
4. Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs.
5. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and timelines.
6. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
7. Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and integrity and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

1. Experience working in PayFactors
2. Experience with Sales Compensation Plans
3. Experience with Executive Compensation Plans
4. CCP Certification

VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology.

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees:

1. Generous time off programs
2. Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
3. Parental leave plans for all family types
4. Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
5. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
6. Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
7. Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
8. Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
9. Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)

VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $122,250 and $154,100 USD (United States). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability.