Qcells North America · 2 days ago
Total Rewards Manager – Compensation, Variable & Equity
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $182K/yr
6+ years expQcells North America is a leading manufacturer and provider of solar photovoltaic products and solutions. They are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Manager responsible for designing and administering compensation programs that align with the organization's talent and business strategies.
Responsibilities
Support the development and ongoing management of the company’s overall compensation philosophy and strategy
Design, implement, and administer incentive compensation programs that drive performance and align with business objectives
Support the administration of base salary structures, pay ranges, job leveling, and job architecture frameworks
Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity
Partner with HR leaders on compensation decisions related to hiring, promotions, transfers, and retention
Lead the design, documentation, and governance of incentive and variable pay plans
Manage incentive plan modeling, calculations, validation, and payout processes
Maintain incentive compensation systems and tools; ensure data accuracy and system integrity
Prepare incentive plan communications, training materials, and participant support resources
Analyze incentive program effectiveness, cost, and performance outcomes; provide recommendations for improvement
Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning cycles, including budgeting, modeling, and execution
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate compensation forecasting, accruals, and spend management
Provide guidance and analysis to leaders during compensation review and planning cycles
Develop and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, and governance documentation
Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls
Conduct audits, reconciliations, and reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Prepare compensation analytics, dashboards, and reports for leadership and HR stakeholders
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve tools, and enhance compensation program scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or incentive compensation
Experience supporting SaaS company using subscription-based variable compensation or other high-growth industries
Strong working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and incentive plan design
Experience with compensation and HR systems; advanced Excel and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
High level of discretion, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Preferred
Experience supporting SaaS company using subscription-based variable compensation or other high-growth industries
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification or progress toward certification
Experience supporting performance-driven or sales organizations
Familiarity with incentive compensation management platforms
Experience in a multi-location or global environment
Company
Qcells North America
Qcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danielle Merfeld
EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer
Taerim Kim
HR Generalist (Global CTO Org)
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