Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Overview

Lead global compensation and benefits strategy, analytics, and team

Key Responsibilities

• compensation analytics
• benefits design
• compensation planning
• tech optimization
• vendor management
• compliance monitoring

Tasks

-Provide actionable insights through compensation and benefits analytics, dashboards, and reporting. -Identify and execute opportunities to digitize/optimize total rewards technical infrastructure. -Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit, bonus, and equity. -Ensures global consistency and competitiveness of benefits programs and coordination with regional HR teams. -Lead and develop a team of high-performing compensation and benefits professionals. -Lead the team through regular compensation and benefits benchmarking cycles to analyze and assess market data, industry trends, and best practices to ensure competitiveness of the programs. -Develops overarching communication strategy for total rewards programs that enhance employee understanding of the full value of and engagement with their total rewards. -Lead the strategic design and alignment of global benefits programs; partners with Manager, Benefits to ensure effective execution and compliance. Benefit programs include, but are not limited to: health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs. -Monitor trends and legislative changes globally to ensure compliance and recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based upon employee needs, market trends, and cost-effectiveness. -Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to support job evaluations and competitive offers. -Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR and Operations teams to align total rewards strategies. -Support M&A activities as required. -Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership. -Manage vendor/carrier selection strategy and ensure service level agreements are met. -Leads the strategic direction for open enrollment. Develop annual Health & Wellness budget and monitor financial performance. -Lead the design and execution of global compensation strategies, including base pay, bonus and incentive programs, -Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations, and reporting requirements. -Serve as lead for Total Rewards Advisory Committee to align cross-functional perspectives on compensation and benefits programs. -Serve as advisor to the SSOE Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (PSSP) Committee.

Requirements

• hris
• ukg
• ccp
• leadership
• strategic
• global

What You Bring

SSOE Group is hiring a Senior Manager (Total Rewards) for our Human Resources, People & Culture Department. This role will serve as the subject matter expert to lead design, implementation, and execution of the company’s compensation and benefits strategies. This role leads the development of competitive and equitable total reward offerings across all geographies, ensuring compliance, market competitiveness, and internal equity. The position will require strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate closely with HR business partners, finance, operations, and senior leadership across the global organization. Locations available are Toledo (OH), Hillsboro (OR), Atlanta (GA) and Nashville (TN). -8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. -Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS and compensation tools. Specific experience with UKG or DecuSoft a plus. -Experience in a global organization, preferably within engineering, architecture, or professional services. -Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change. -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred. -Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. -Experience a dynamic and collaborative team culture that fosters innovation and encourages creativity in problem-solving. -Ability to manage change effectively and mindful of technology and business implications. -Willingness to travel (domestically and internationally). -Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Benefits

-Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. -Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays. -Career growth and learning opportunities in AEC domains. -Competitive compensation and benefits.

About Ssoe Group

-Over its 75‑year arc, the firm expanded into 20+ offices, with projects spanning 40 countries. -SSOE combines architecture, engineering, construction management, VDC/BIM, master planning and commissioning services. -Typical projects include semiconductor fabs, automotive plants, battery facilities, food and chemical processing sites, healthcare campuses, and corporate buildings. -Clients range from high‑tech manufacturers to healthcare and general building customers, with long‑standing relationships—150 clients over 20 years. -The firm launched its first international office in Shanghai in 2005, later expanding to Chengdu, Mumbai, Austin and beyond. -Its horizontal organizational structure, introduced in 2021, flattened leadership to enhance agility and foster performance‑based growth. -The firm continues to outpace its own growth year over year in revenue and market share while expanding its sector reach. -Noteworthy expansions include establishing operations in Austin to serve high‑tech clients in Texas and broadening global engineering reach.

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