PERFORMANCE & REWARD MANAGER - GREENSBORO, NC

at  ITG Brands

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.
ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.
We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED and 11+ years related work experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field of study and 7+ years related work experience

Knowledge of:

• Executive compensation and incentive plan administration
• Strategic analysis and administration of employee and sales compensation programs
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to compensation.
• Data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regional or industry-specific requirements.
• Job analysis and position evaluation
• Advanced to Expert level Excel and Data Analysis skills
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Multitasking capabilities

Ability to:

• Provide definitive rationale and influence the decision process
• Administer equity incentive and stock purchase plans
• Plan, organize, prioritize and manage projects or programs independently
• Manipulate large and complex data sets to identify and interpret trends and perform analysis
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 1+ yrs managerial / supervisory experience
• SAP / Workday HCM experience

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• SHRM-Certified Professional or equivalent
• SHRM-Sr Certified Professional or equivalent

APPLICANT INFORMATION

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsible for implementing, managing, and executing performance and reward programs across the Americas Region to ensure competitive pay practices while also ensuring compliance with FLSA, EEO, & federal contractor compliance requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Reward Strategy Execution:
• Implement, manage, and execute comprehensive reward strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry standards. To include, but is not limited to, analyzing salary structures for market competitiveness, incentive program management, and evaluating market competiveness of incentive plans to attract and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide guidance and support to P&C business partners and leaders on compensation-related matters.
• Lead successful annual compensation planning including the execution of base salary, bonus, awards and all related communications and administration
• Job Evaluation and Benchmarking:
• Conduct job evaluations to determine appropriate salary ranges and classifications, considering factors such as skill requirements, FLSA, and EEO considerations. Utilize benchmarking data to ensure equitable pay practices and market alignment.
• Reward Analysis and Reporting:
• Conduct regular analysis of Reward data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs.
• Participates in compensation surveys to collect and analyze competitive salary information to determine company’s competitive position.
• Federal Contractor Compliance:
• Stay abreast of all relevant federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to federal contractor compliance, Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Ensuring all compensation practices comply with these regulations.
• Reviews existing and proposed statutory requirements governing compensation administration and recommends appropriate courses of action.
• Policy Implementation:
• Implement performance and reward policies and procedures that align with all federal, state, and local governing laws and best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to P&C Business Partners and management teams to ensure understanding and adherence to these policies.
• Performance-Based Compensation Programs:
• Collaborate with Global partners and business leaders to implement performance-based compensation programs that reward high performance and drive employee engagement.
• Ensure alignment of compensation incentives with performance metrics and organizational objectives.
• Audits and Risk Management:
• Conduct periodic audits and assessments to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local governing laws, as well as performance management standards. Identify and mitigate any potential compliance risks through proactive measures and corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with global partners, business leadership, and P&C business partners to ensure alignment of compensation and performance management practices with overall business objectives, compliance requirements, and diversity initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned