Sr Manager Total Rewards
IDEMIA Public Security · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Design and administer compensation and benefits programs.
- Ensure total rewards are competitive and cost-effective.
- Manage annual compensation cycles and employee benefits.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Support employee engagement, attraction, and retention.
About the role
Job Summary
The Manager, Total Rewards is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the organization’s compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. This role ensures that total rewards strategies are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives, while supporting employee engagement, attraction, and retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with HR and business leaders to support pay decisions, job evaluations, and pay equity analysis.
- Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness.
- Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and salary structure updates.
- Oversee employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness, leave plans) and manage vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, consultants).
- Develop communication strategies to effectively educate employees on total rewards offerings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, State) and support internal/external reporting requirements (i.e., 5500’s).
- Supported audits and compliance reviews by maintaining thorough documentation and responding to regulatory inquiries.
- Manage end-to-end visa and immigration processes, including sponsorship and renewals. Partner with legal counsel and external vendors to ensure adherence to U.S. immigration laws and regulatory requirements.
- Administer compensation and benefits for employees covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA), ensuring full compliance with Department of Labor wage determinations.
- Partner with HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate implementation of SCA requirements in compensation structures.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
- 5–8+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
- Experience managing annual compensation cycles and benefits programs.
- Prior experience in a managerial or lead role preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Deep knowledge of compensation structures, job architecture, and market pricing.
- Understanding of benefits design and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Excel (advanced preferred).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Certifications (Preferred)
- SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or SPHR
Key skills/competency
- Total Rewards Strategy
- Compensation Design
- Benefits Administration
- Market Benchmarking
- HRIS Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- Compliance (ERISA, ACA, SCA)
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Senior Manager Total Rewards
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Total Rewards
- HR
- Human Resources
- Compensation Analysis
- Benefits Administration
- Market Benchmarking
- Employee Engagement
- IDEMIA Public Security
- ERISA
- ACA
- SCA
- HRIS
- Excel
- SHRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- SPHR
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5-8+ years in total rewards, compensation, or benefits, emphasizing management experience.
- Showcase analytical skills: Detail your proficiency with HRIS, advanced Excel, and translating data into actionable insights.
- Demonstrate compliance knowledge: Mention experience with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and SCA regulations.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in leading compensation cycles and managing vendor relationships.
Technical preparation
Master advanced Excel for data analysis.,Familiarize with HRIS systems.,Study compensation structures and market pricing.,Review ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, SCA laws.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced leaders on pay decisions.,How do you handle complex benefits vendor negotiations?,Share an experience in a challenging compensation cycle.,How do you ensure fairness and equity in compensation?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Manager Total Rewards at IDEMIA Public Security?
- The Senior Manager Total Rewards at IDEMIA Public Security is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. This includes conducting market benchmarking, leading compensation cycles, overseeing employee benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and managing visa/immigration processes.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Manager Total Rewards role at IDEMIA Public Security?
- A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Finance, along with 5-8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits is required. Experience managing compensation cycles and benefits programs, along with strong analytical and HRIS/Excel skills, is essential. Prior managerial experience is preferred.
- Does IDEMIA Public Security work with third-party recruiters for the Senior Manager Total Rewards position?
- IDEMIA Public Security does not engage with third-party recruiters unless a formal agreement is in place. Resumes submitted without a signed agreement are considered property of IDEMIA Public Security, and no fees will be paid to recruiters without such an agreement.
- What level of Excel proficiency is needed for the Senior Manager Total Rewards role at IDEMIA Public Security?
- Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred for the Senior Manager Total Rewards position. This is crucial for performing strong analytical and quantitative tasks, market pricing, and translating data into actionable insights for compensation and benefits strategies.
- Are there preferred certifications for the Senior Manager Total Rewards position at IDEMIA Public Security?
- Yes, preferred certifications for the Senior Manager Total Rewards role at IDEMIA Public Security include SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or SPHR. These demonstrate a high level of expertise in Human Resources and compensation/benefits management.