Total Rewards Manager

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Total Rewards ManagerFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionThe Total Rewards Manager will lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s  total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and rewards analytics. This role is  responsible for ensuring programs are market-competitive, internally equitable, compliant with applicable  regulations, and aligned with business priorities. The incumbent will serve as a strategic partner to HR and business  leaders, provide subject matter expertise in Total Rewards data and HRIS, and deliver insights through reporting and  dashboards to support informed decision-making. This role will work closely with cross-functional HR teams and  report directly to the HR Director. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the organization’s total rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, workforce needs, and company values. • Manage compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, wellness initiatives, and retirement and insurance benefits, to ensure competitiveness, sustainability, and operational excellence. • Lead market benchmarking, compensation analysis, and internal equity reviews to support pay decisions, job evaluation, and rewards program design. • Oversee core annual Total Rewards processes, including salary review cycles, bonus planning, benefits renewals, and implementation of career architecture and job grading frameworks. • Provide data-driven insights through advanced reporting, analytics, and dashboards to assess program effectiveness, monitor key metrics, and support leadership decision-making. • Design, build, and maintain interactive Total Rewards dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools. • Serve as the subject matter expert for Total Rewards data within HRIS, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and accurate system configuration and reporting. • Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to evaluate rewards programs, manage costs, and support strategic workforce planning. • Develop and maintain Total Rewards policies, guidelines, documentation, and governance standards to promote consistency, transparency, and compliance. • Lead employee communication and education efforts related to compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to strengthen understanding and employee value proposition. • Conduct regular audits and reviews of rewards data, processes, and vendor outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective controls. • Monitor market trends, labor regulations, and emerging Total Rewards practices to recommend continuous improvements and future-ready solutions. • Support broader HR and culture initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.QualificationsMinimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits, or related HR  disciplines, with strong exposure to program design, governance, and analytics. • Demonstrated experience in compensation benchmarking, benefits design and administration, job  evaluation, and salary structure management. • Proven track record in developing, implementing, and improving Total Rewards programs and annual  reward cycles. Page 2 of 2 • Experience in a BPO, Shared Services, technology, or other fast-paced, matrixed environment is highly  preferred. • Experience supporting organizations with at least 1,000 employees or equivalent scale and complexity. • Experience in audit...