Rewards Manager, Management

Overseas Talent Acquisition @ Airsys Cooling Solution

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Total Rewards Manager to architect, implement, and manage a world‑class compensation, benefits, and equity strategy for our Americas region. This role is pivotal to our "second startup" phase and accelerated growth in the U.S., our key global market.

You will be the primary architect of our total rewards framework, ensuring it is competitive, cost‑effective, compliant, and powerfully aligned with our business objectives. As a strategic advisor to the executive team, you will balance global philosophy with local market demands, building the programs that attract, motivate, and retain the talent driving our success. Success requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, financial acumen, exceptional influence, and the agility to thrive in a high‑growth environment.

• 1. Total Rewards Strategy & Architecture
  • Develop and execute the total rewards strategy for the Americas, ensuring alignment with global principles and local business needs.
  • Design, implement, and maintain all core compensation structures, including salary ranges, geographic differentials, and leveling frameworks, utilizing rigorous market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Own the job architecture and leveling framework for the region, ensuring consistent job evaluation and equitable positioning.
  • Lead the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, promotions, market adjustments, bonus), including budget modeling and calculation, communication, and execution.
• 2. Incentive & Equity Program Management
  • Participate in designing, administering, and communicating all short‑term incentive plans (sales commissions, annual bonus plans).
  • Participate in the company’s global equity compensation programs in the Americas. Manage end‑to‑end administration, partner with finance and legal on compliance (SEC, IRS 409A), and lead employee education.
  • Support executive compensation processes, including benchmarking, proposal development, and preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee as needed.
• 3. Operations, Systems & Analytics
  • Act as the business process owner for the Total Rewards modules within the US HRIS, driving configuration, enhancements, and data integrity.
  • Own the complete U.S. payroll process: collecting and validating inputs, calculating salaries/wages, processing bonus & commission payments, handling equity income with holdings, and ensuring accurate and timely bi‑weekly payments through HRIS.
  • Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local tax and wage/hour regulations, manage year‑end activities (W‑2s), and serve as the primary point for audits and inquiries.
  • Ensure accurate monthly reconciliation of payroll accounts and provide necessary reports and analysis (e.g., headcount, labor cost, accruals, rolling forecast) to the Finance team.
  • Develop dashboards and analytics to provide insights on compensation trends, budget utilization, program effectiveness, and ROI.
• 4. Benefits & Wellness Strategy and Execution
  • Develop a forward‑looking benefits strategy through annual benchmarking and in‑depth analysis of market trends, competitor practices, and employee feedback. Translate insights into actionable recommendations to enhance competitiveness and employee value proposition.
  • Design, recommend, and manage a competitive and cost‑effective benefits portfolio (health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits).
  • Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and consultants to optimize plan design, employee experience, and financial sustainability. Lead the annual renewal and negotiation process.
  • Ensure all plans comply with federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, etc.).
  • Oversee all aspects of the U.S. 401(k) retirement plan, including competitive design, vendor management, ERISA compliance, annual non‑discrimination testing and Form 5500 filing, and employee communication and education.
• 5. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
  • Serve as the in‑house expert on all U.S. federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws (FLSA, pay equity/transparency, minimum wage, etc.).
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