Rewards & Analytics Manager

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Corden Pharma is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization specializing in APIs, excipients, drug products, and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we support pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines and improve people’s lives.

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Strive for excellence, share passion, and make a difference in patients’ lives.

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Highly motivated and experienced Manager joining the Total Rewards & Analytics Team. Strong background in compensation strategy & design, benefits administration, data analytics, and team leadership. Responsible for developing and implementing Total Rewards Programs, analyzing compensation data, and providing insights to support business decisions. Works closely with Senior Leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure Total Rewards practices are competitive and aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and implement compensation & benefit strategies and programs that align with the company's goals.
• Analyze compensation & benefit data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance and Senior Leadership to provide data‑driven recommendations on compensation & benefit matters.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure compensation offers are competitive and equitable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep compensation programs competitive.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations on compensation data and analysis to Senior Leadership.
• Manage the annual compensation review process, including salary adjustments, bonuses, and other incentives.
• Evaluate new and revised job descriptions, ensuring appropriate compensation alignment based on internal equity and market data.
• Provide support and guidance on compensation‑related issues to HR and other departments.

• Lead all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws (ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Partner with Finance on cost analysis, reconciliation, and budget forecasting for benefits programs.
• Recommend enhancements to benefits offerings that support employee well‑being and retention.
• Develop and implement recognition initiatives that celebrate employee achievements and reinforce culture.
• Oversee benefit vendors, brokers, and insurers. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and control costs.
• Monitor benefit trends and emerging programs such as healthcare, mental health, voluntary benefits, wellbeing, wellness, EAPs.

• Lead change management efforts when compensation or benefits programs change.
• Develop clear communications, education materials, and training for HR, managers, and employees on programs and philosophy.
• Develop policy, processes, guidelines, and controls to ensure consistent and equitable application.
• Ensure internal audit, compliance checks, documentation, and governance for pay and benefit decisions.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed.

Experience supervising or leading small teams (analysts, coordinators).

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; a Master’s Degree preferred.
• Eight years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Finance, Compensation & Benefits, Analytics, or related field.
• Experience leading Total Rewards programs in an entrepreneurial culture and a larger, established company desired.
• Prior experience managing high‑visibility projects preferred.

• Expertise in compensation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with Excel and HRIS reporting skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related…