Rewards Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Overview

Norcross, GA

LIGHTERA has a long history in American business, including involvement in optical fibers, connectors, cables, and devices. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying optical fibers, fiber cable, components, and devices with service that creates value for shareholders, customers, and employees. We aim to shape the future of communications by applying the best minds to customer challenges.

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s total rewards programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable regulations. This role requires strong analytical and strategic thinking to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations that support business objectives, enhance employee experience, and drive a pay-for-performance culture. The position ensures programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s business strategy, workforce needs, and talent objectives.

This position reports to the Senior Director, North America, Specialty Solutions, and Global Human Resources. This is a hybrid role located in Norcross, GA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred (e.g., MBA or MS in HR Management).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards roles.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP), and market pricing tools (e.g., Aon, WTW, Mercer, Comp Analyst).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, model outcomes, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience in a matrixed, multi-state manufacturing environment preferred.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification a plus.

• Design, implement, and manage salary structures, job architecture, and market pricing aligned with internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation processes, including merit, bonus, incentive, and equity programs aligned with budget and performance goals.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and analysis using market survey data and internal analytics.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on pay decisions, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay regulations, including pay equity and transparency requirements.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership to model compensation scenarios, analyze trends, and prepare executive summaries for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency, FLSA classification, and state/federal wage laws.
• Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive cycle processes, including data validation and reporting.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition programs to ensure compliance with company policies.

• Oversee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and employee value.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan design, renewals, and market competitiveness.
• Analyze claims data and cost trends to identify opportunities for cost management, wellness, and employee satisfaction.
• Partners with benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, and compliance (HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and HRIS teams to ensure accurate data flow between systems and vendors.

• Leverage HR and financial data to provide insights and recommendations to leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends.
• Partner with HRIS to develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key metrics such as compa-ratios, turnover, benefits utilization, and total rewards ROI.
• Partner with HRIS to develop and…