Total Rewards Manager

Lightera•Norcross, GA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and Continuous improvement of the organization’s total rewards programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with all applicable regulations. This role requires strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations that support business objectives, enhance employee experience, and drive a pay-for-performance culture. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s business strategy, workforce needs, and talent objectives. This role reports directly to the Senior Director, North America, Specialty Solutions, and Global Human Resources. This position is a hybrid role and located in Norcross, GA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards roles.
Strong proficiency with Excel, HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP), and market pricing tools (e.g., Aon, WTW, Mercer, Comp Analyst).
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, model outcomes, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
High attention to detail with a compliance mindset and data accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking and business acumen with hands-on execution.
Ability to create comprehensive project plans and communication plans to execute key initiatives in compensation and benefits.
Strong project management and vendor relationship management skills.
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across functions.
Ability to travel < 10%.
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit Lightera “Standards of Conduct”

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (e.g., MBA or MS in HR Management).
Experience in a matrixed, multi-state manufacturing environment preferred.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage salary structures, job architecture, and market pricing aligned with internal equity and external competitiveness.
Lead annual compensation processes, including merit, bonus, incentive, and equity programs aligned with budget and performance goals.
Conduct compensation benchmarking and analysis using market survey data and internal analytics.
Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on pay decisions, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay regulations, including pay equity and transparency requirements.
Partner with Finance and HR leadership to model compensation scenarios, analyze trends, and prepare executive summaries for decision-making.
Ensure compliance with pay transparency, FLSA classification, and state/federal wage laws.
Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive cycle processes, including data validation and reporting.
Responsible for rewards and recognition programs to ensure compliance with company policies.
Oversee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and employee value.
Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan design, renewals, and market competitiveness.
Analyze claims data and cost trends to identify opportunities for improvement in cost management, wellness, and employee satisfaction.
Partners with benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, and compliance (HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and HRIS teams to ensure accurate data flow between systems and vendors.
Leverage HR and financial data to provide insights and recommendations to leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends.
Partner with HRIS to develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key metrics such as compa-ratios, turnover, benefits utilization, and total rewards ROI.
Partner with HRIS to develop and maintain total rewards dashboards, cost models, and reporting for leadership.
Monitor trends in benefits utilization, compensation spend, and workforce outcomes
Support audits, regulatory filings, and plan documentation.
Ensure programs align with company policies, CBAs (where applicable), and governance standards.
Lead or support strategic initiatives such as total rewards redesigns, or HR technology implementations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation and benefits.
Prepare documentation for audits, filings, and required disclosures (e.g., 5500, ACA, 408(b)(2), etc.).
Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and data privacy requirements.