Total Rewards Manager

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

2d • $108,275 - $153,615

About The Position

The Total Rewards Manager (Individual Contributor) is a key support role responsible for providing operational expertise and project management across all areas of Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, HRIS, and acquisitions. This role is designed to function as a flexible resource that can step in and manage or support various Total Rewards activities as business needs arise throughout the year. In addition to the above, the primary responsibilities include driving process improvements, assist with acquisition-related projects, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with Total Rewards programs, and reviewing and finalizing presentations for accuracy and branding consistency. The position requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of compensation and benefit programs, working knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically Workday, and the ability to manage complex projects. Additionally, this role will serve as a point of accountability for the quality and consistency of deliverables prepared by the Total Rewards team. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management capabilities, attention to detail, and experience working within a public company environment, including acquisition integration. They will operate independently, supporting departmental needs and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience required, with 5+ years of experience in Total Rewards functions, including compensation, benefits, and HRIS utilization.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects; PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Workday (reporting, workflows, data extraction, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working in a public company and/or acquisition integration projects.
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
• Strong ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a flexible resource by supporting various Total Rewards areas (e.g., compensation, employee benefits, and HRIS).
• Provide support for annual compensation review cycles, benefit renewals, and other cyclical processes within the Total Rewards scope.
• Lead Total Rewards projects by creating and maintaining detailed project plans while effectively coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; drive successful execution while ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Support activities related to acquisition initiatives (e.g., due diligence, transition, and integration).
• Lead and contribute to identifying, designing, and optimizing processes that enhance the impact of Total Rewards programs to create scalable and efficient processes.
• Collaborate with compensation and benefits teams to assess existing programs and recommend improvements aligned with business goals.
• Implement best practices and support change management initiatives within the function.
• Utilize strong working knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically Workday, to extract, analyze, and report data.
• Support system optimization efforts to improve efficiency and usability in Total Rewards processes.
• Gather, analyze, and visualize data to support business decisions across Total Rewards programs.
• Develop high-quality, consistent, and visually appealing presentations and materials in PowerPoint, ensuring branding and accuracy standards are met.
• Review all outgoing presentations and deliverables to ensure high-quality, consistent messaging.
• Other duties as assigned by Total Rewards leadership.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level