Manager, Total Rewards at UBE Corporation America Inc.

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compensation Analysis, Data Modeling, Payroll Management, Benefits Administration, Compliance, Project Management, HRIS Systems, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Training, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Vendor Management

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description Department: Human Resources Hiring Manager: General Manager, Human Resources & General Affairs FLSA Status: Exempt Working Status: Full-Time JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and strategic Total Rewards Manager to oversee and manage the design, implementation, and administration of payroll, compensation, and benefits programs for our UBE’s North American operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that our total rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organization’s business objectives and talent strategy. Requirements COMPENSATION Partner with internal teams to provide expertise on compensation matters including hiring, promotions, and internal mobility. Provide compensation analysis, data modeling, reporting, and problem-solving to support internal client groups. Support the administration of merit, and incentive planning processes, including system testing and data audits. Collaborate with HR professionals to develop, assess, and lead compensation discussions, programs, and processes that support strategic objectives. Apply advanced compensation knowledge to address complex challenges and develop solutions. Research and analyze market data, salary surveys, and compensation trends to recommend solutions. Conduct complex data analysis, interpret results, present findings, and recommend changes. Support the evolution of our compensation infrastructure by helping to implement new tools, workflows, and reporting capabilities that grow with the business. Support compensation-related audits and compliance initiatives, helping ensure our compensation practices remain both competitive and consistent. Build and document internal processes while recommending improvements to existing procedures. Manage complex compensation projects, from conception to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Serve as a resourceful self-starter, proactively identifying and developing solutions to diverse compensation-related problems and tasks. Analyze compensation data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to ensure our compensation programs are effective and aligned with our compensation philosophy. Stay current on compensation trends, best practices, and relevant legislation to ensure compliance and competitiveness. Manage multiple competing priorities effectively, demonstrating the ability to pivot and adapt as business needs evolve. Deliver compensation training and communication materials to People and Business leaders. Support compensation planning processes, including compensation adjustments, short term incentive planning, and equity grants. Ensure data integrity within HR systems related to compensation. Collaborate with other teams such as, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition, on related initiatives. May participate in compensation surveys, perform job matching, and conduct ad-hoc benchmarking and market research. BENEFITS Manage North American employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes in collaboration with vendors and brokers. Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA in the U.S.; similar in Canada and Mexico). Monitor benefits trends and recommend changes to optimize cost and employee value. Serve as a point of escalation for complex benefits inquiries or issues. PAYROLL Oversees all aspects of the organization wide payroll process ensuring that payroll and related benefits and taxation are processed and reported completely, timely and in compliance with all requirements. Provides subject area knowledge to the organization for technical areas related to payroll and related benefits and taxation. Coordinates the organization wide annual budgeting of payroll and related benefits, ensuring that they are budgeted accurately and in accordance with requirements. Manages all necessary activities to ensure successful and compliant close outs of month-end, quarter-end and year-end, to include preparation of journal entries, tax returns and remittances, pension and deferred compensation remittances, required reporting to employees and governmental and oversight agencies, etc. Works collectively with the management group on the development of organizational objectives. Prepares and develops documents relating to department goals, policies and future needs. Performs or assigns and reviews technical research of payroll and related benefits to ensure compliance with all requirements. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and report on compensation and benefits metrics and KPIs to measure program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and audit trails. Support internal and external audits related to compensation and benefits. Collaborate with regional HR, finance, payroll, and legal teams to ensure alignment and compliance. Act as the subject matter expert for compensation and benefits for North America. Provide guidance and training to HR partners and managers on total rewards policies and best practices. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources 3+ years of payroll process/management experience required. Experience with compensation planning processes, including salary benchmarking, job evaluation, merit/incentive cycles, and pay equity analysis. In-depth knowledge of federal and state/provincial regulations affecting compensation and benefits in North America (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, Pay Equity Acts). Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity, Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle) and compensation tools or survey platforms (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson). Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization. Demonstrated project management ability, including leading cross-functional initiatives and vendor/broker relationships. High level of attention to detail and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data and organizational strategy. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Responsibilities

The Total Rewards Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and administration of payroll, compensation, and benefits programs for North American operations. This role involves ensuring that total rewards offerings are competitive and aligned with business objectives.