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GIA (Gemological Institute of America) · 1 week ago

Sr. Manager, Total Rewards

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. The Sr. Manager, Total Rewards will lead and oversee the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Partner to develop and evolve the global total rewards philosophy, strategy, frameworks, and policies across laboratory, research, education and corporate functions

Design and administer competitive global base pay, variable pay, recognition and benefit programs

Ensure programs are equitable, meet employee needs, and align with company’s strategic goals

Oversee the design and administration of job architecture, salary structures, and merit planning globally

Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus payouts

Manage and optimize all benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness initiatives

Partner with global brokers and vendors to manage global benefits administration, renewals, and cost optimization

Develop and deliver effective communication and training materials for employees and managers regarding compensation and benefits programs

Conduct comprehensive market research and salary surveys to assess competitive compensation trends

Evaluate existing benefits programs against peer organizations to ensure competitiveness

Analyze and interpret compensation and benefits data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international compensation and benefits laws and regulations, including pay transparency and equity laws

Lead pay equity and bias testing analysis and develop action plans to address any identified risks

Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance with global laws and regulations, including tax and accounting requirements

Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation expertise and data-driven guidance

Advise leaders, managers, and HR on compensation strategy, pay decisions, and best practices

Build strong partnerships with the HR Business Partner team, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and Accounting teams

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, and service orientation

Develop and deliver reports, and insights for senior leaders, enabling data-driven decisions related to compensation strategy and spending

Monitor compensation trends and proactively identify opportunities for optimization

Partner with benefit brokers to optimize benefits programs to improve employee engagement, control costs, and ensure regulatory compliance

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Global compensation leadershipMarket benchmarkingCompensation data analysisHCM systems (Workday)Benefits program designChange leadershipProject managementAnalytical thinkingEnterprise thinkingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with a focus on global compensation / benefit program leadership working across cultures, regions, and regulatory environments

Experience with market benchmarking, salary structure design, job architecture, benefits design, and recognition programs

Experience with HCM systems (Workday preferred), analytics dashboards, and virtual collaboration tools

Analyzing compensation data, conducting market research, and creating financial models are crucial for designing and evaluating compensation and benefits programs

Strong project management skills and an ability to lead activities while balancing conflicting priorities and business needs

Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and build leadership capability to sustain transformation

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with executive presence

Capable of balancing local needs with global priorities in a matrixed organization