Total Rewards Sr Manager (Compensation)

General Dynamics Corporation; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in St. Petersburg, FL, seeks a Total Rewards Sr Manager (Compensation) to lead the development and oversight of compensation, benefits and wellness programs. You will drive strategic planning, budget alignment and policy execution across the organization.

The role requires an associate degree with 8–10 years of experience (or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Office skills. SHRM certifications are preferred; this is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 8–10 years of experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs compensation, benefits or wellness policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Engages in high-level strategic planning of total rewards programs to attract and retain employees.
• Ensures total rewards programs stay within budget and align with goals.
• Monitors trends, provides recommendations, and suggests initiatives.
• Consults with legal and financial professionals to ensure compliant, sound programs.
• Evaluates vendors, negotiates and completes contracts.

Education

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Total Rewards Sr Manager (Compensation)

US-FL-St Petersburg

Job ID: 2026-36902

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Human Resources/Recruiting

St Petersburg, FL

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead functional teams or projects
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Functional Leadership

• Contributes to the professional/technical direction and strategic decisions for own function
• Translates and implements functional policies and programs
• May have responsibility for own function at a site
• Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Essential Functions

• Plans and directs compensation, benefits or wellness policies, objectives , and initiatives.
• Engages in high-level strategic planning of t otal r ewards programs designed to attract and retain employees.
• Ensures t otal r ewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and align with organizational goals.
• Monitors trends, provides recommendations, and suggests initiatives.
• Consults with legal and financial professionals to ensure compliant and financially sound programs.
• Evaluates vendors, negotiates and completes contracts.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business or Human Resources degree preferred.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Compensation & Benefits. Learning and Development. Budget Administration. Executive Compensation. Health & Welfare Benefits. HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance. Employee Training. Incentive Programs. Retirement Benefits. Vendor Management. Work Life Programs. Benefits Program Design. Compensation Program Design. Benefits Administration Software. Compensation Management Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.