Senior Manager, Compensation and Benefits

Rittal LLC, has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering and employee development. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Title: Senior Manager, Compensation and Benefits

JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Manager Compensation and Benefits is responsible for driving the design, implementation, administration, communication and ongoing evaluation of organization’s rewards programs, policies and procedures. Position reports directly to the Vice President, Human Resources and manages a team of 3 across compensation, benefits and payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Total Rewards and Payroll team, including hiring, training, coaching, and all other aspects of people management and development; lead deliverables and the annual objectives, identify and ensure seamless integration with the HR service delivery with a strong focus on exceptional employee experience.
• Support the development of Rittal and Eplan’s Total Rewards strategy; contribute to the design and lead the review of benefit and other compensation related programs; develop utilization and other reporting metrics to ensure competitiveness and alignment with our compensation philosophy.
• Partner closely with Talent Management, Recruitment and HR Business / People Partnering and Global HR Leadership.
• Drive the organization Wellness programs and adoption.
• Oversee payroll operations and the delivery of accurate and on-time biweekly payrolls that include a high volume of transactions for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employee groups.
• Oversee day-to-day total rewards operations including compensation related reporting, analysis, job evaluation, annual compensation cycle and pay equity exercises, compensation surveys, and other related activities.
• Ensure compliance with all related federal/provincial legislation and internal policies and procedures as they relate to payroll services, including salaries, commissions, benefits, pension plan, bonuses, termination payments, and other special payments as required.
• Govern and evaluate current related forms, systems, processes, and workflows; identify, research, recommend, and implement new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness that support business needs.
• Identify and monitor related risk; develop and document various controls and systems to ensure activities are completed accurately and in compliance with associated regulations, legislation, and internal standards.
• Identify, test, and implement updated systems or processes to automate payroll related functions where possible.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ of full-time experience working preferably in a global manufacturing environment with salaried, hourly, and commissioned employee groups.
• Minimum 2 years’ of experience leading or providing full scope Total Rewards services with people management experience.
• Strong payroll systems experience.
• Experience with job evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Experience in mergers / acquisitions, payroll system integrations, and conversions.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently while exercising mature judgment, leadership influence and decision-making skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build relationships across the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint with the ability to produce high-quality, user-friendly reports and presentations.
• Excellent active listening, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and time-management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated experience in process improvements and delivering business efficiencies.
• Ability to quickly deliver solutions that meet the needs of a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment with tact and diplomacy.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism with the demonstrated ability to ensure confidentiality and protection of employee data and other sensitive information.

We offer an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.

Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.