Total Rewards Manager at VelocityEHS in Chicago, IL

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This remote opportunity is an existing vacancy open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States. Central or Eastern time zone working hours required.

As the Total Rewards Manager, you will support and manage compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent at VelocityEHS, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This key role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and excellent analytical skills to help manage a scaling Total Rewards program.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this role is pivotal in enhancing the employee experience through strategic compensation and benefits initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to not just execute compensation practices, but to influence strategy, improve processes, and make a lasting impact on how we reward our people. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing diverse compensation and benefits plans across multiple geographies, including international and multi-state environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the organization's global compensation program. Ensure benchmark analysis and salary surveys are completed to obtain external market data using AON Radford and PayFactors.
Collaborate with leadership on compensation program design, analysis, and maintenance.
Advise People Leaders on compensation best practices and communication.
Oversee the creation of job descriptions and maintain accuracy of job description database, PayFactors.
Develop and document procedures to streamline compensation processes.
Manage North American employee benefits programs. Support overseeing the annual renewal process while partnering with our benefits brokers and internal HR Operations Team.
Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Serve as plan administrator for company benefit programs, manage annual audit and filing requirements related to North American benefits and global compensation.
Ensure compensation and benefits compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory governances.
Optimize benefit programs ensuring they align with employee needs and company culture.
Serve as a champion for change, identifying opportunities for organizational enhancement in the areas of compensation and benefits.
Partner with Finance and other departments to align compensation initiatives with business goals.
Answer general HR questions. Manage other projects and support key initiatives as assigned by Human Resources.
Handle confidential and non-routine information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in compensation analyzing benchmark data, using survey tooling in labor markets.
2+ years of experience in corporate benefit plan administration.
Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and timelines.
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and integrity and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience working in PayFactors
Experience with Sales Compensation Plans
Experience with Executive Compensation Plans
CCP Certification

Who is VelocityEHS?

VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate^® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

Our customers include the world’s most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we’ve worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

What are the Benefits and Perks of working at VelocityEHS?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

Generous time off programs
Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
Parental leave plans for all family types
Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)

VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $122,250 and $154,100 USD (United States). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting hrpolicy@ehs.com

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.

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