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G&H (Gooch & Housego) · 1 week ago

Sr. Manager, Total Rewards & HR Site Lead

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing, recognized for their high-quality optical products. The Senior Manager, Total Rewards & HR Site Lead will oversee global compensation and benefits programs while serving as the HR representative for the Rochester site, ensuring employee engagement and compliance across all markets.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and maintain compensation structures, global job frameworks, salary bands, and leveling methodologies that support organizational growth

Conduct role evaluations, compensation placement, job benchmarking, and internal equity audits; advise leaders on offers, promotions, and pay adjustments

Administer the annual merit and bonus cycle, including modeling, budgeting, data validation, and communication materials for managers and employees

Lead the development and administration of short-term incentive plans; evaluate eligibility, metrics, plan governance, and ROI

Conduct market benchmarking (multi-state and global) using external tools/vendors; recommend pay adjustments based on market movement, retention risk, and performance alignment

Partner with HR, Finance, and Executive leadership to forecast compensation and benefit costs and evaluate financial impact

Manage U.S. benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness), and collaborate with global HR for UK/local statutory benefits

Lead annual renewals, open enrollment, and benefit program analysis; recommend plan design changes to improve value and cost efficiency

Manage brokers and benefit vendors, negotiate service terms, monitor service delivery, ensure compliance, and track utilization trends

Evaluate and introduce programs that support employee well-being, mental health, retention, and total reward value

Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS requirements, and multi-state employment laws

Establish documentation, recordkeeping standards, and audit controls for compensation and benefits

Lead pay equity reviews, reporting, and remediation recommendations

Develop clear employee and manager tools (guides, FAQs, training, compensation tools)

Track, analyze, and report performance and utilization of total rewards programs; propose actionable improvements

Align deliverables to G&H values: customer focus, integrity, action, unity, precision — with continuous improvement behavior expected

Serve as primary point of contact for Rochester employees and leadership teams on employment matters, HR procedures, policy interpretation, and employee relations

Take ownership of internal investigations, performance issues, documentation, and escalations; partner with legal and HR leadership where appropriate

Provide coaching to managers on employee development, disciplinary actions, and performance optimization

Lead site-level engagement initiatives, corporate training, communication efforts, and local employee events that reinforce our values and support a positive work environment

Coordinate site engagement surveys and action planning; track engagement metrics, communication effectiveness, and follow-through progress

Support the creation and sustainability of a positive, safe, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values

Facilitate goal-setting, performance reviews, calibration, and development planning processes at the site

Support training and development programs; advise leaders on succession planning and skill development needs

Assist with headcount planning, staffing strategies, and workforce analytics in partnership with Talent Acquisition and business leaders

Promote compliance with multi-state employment laws, HR policies, and organizational standards

Maintain accurate HR records, EEO, and documentation in partnership with HRIS and compliance teams

Recommend HR process and policy improvements based on site needs and legal changes

Prepare site HR reports, turnover analyses, workforce trends, and risk indicators; advise leaders on data-driven actions

Maintain employee files, data integrity, and reporting accuracy; recommend new tools and enhancements for efficiency

Represent Rochester HR in global HR initiatives; ensure alignment with corporate programs and compliance requirements

Drive transparent, respectful communication between HR and business partners across departments and regions

Qualification

CompensationBenefitsFinancial modelingU.S. employment lawAdvanced ExcelHRBP experienceAnalytical capabilityCoaching skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's is a plus)

7+ years of compensation and benefits experience and 5+ years of HRBP/Generalist work, ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology-driven environment

Strong financial modeling, analytics, and advanced Excel capability (required)

Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and benefits regulations

Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear employee communication

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence leaders and build trust