Manager, Total Rewards

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Manager, Total Reward designs, implements, and manages the organization's compensation and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and alignment with the company's business goals and objectives. The role collaborates closely with HRBPs to ensure reward programs are seamlessly integrated into talent development initiatives and supported by data-driven insights.

Job Duties

Compensation & Benefits:

• Support the annual compensation planning process to include merit increases, promotions, and bonuses.
• Perform job evaluations for new positions, promotions, and transfers and determine appropriate levels based on criteria within job structure, internal equity and FLSA category. Provides recommendations for job pricing and compensation offers.
• Participate in and conduct salary and benefit surveys to ensure a competitive total rewards structure. Collect and analyze data related to compensation and benefits programs, including market trends, employee surveys, and internal data. Make informed decisions and recommendations to improve existing programs or develop new initiatives.
• Design, implement, and administer the organization's employee benefits programs to include health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, the FN Health and Wellness Center, and other related benefits.
• Manage vendor relationships for insurance, wellness, and other benefits programs.
• Monitor benefits utilization and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with benefit providers, evaluate plan options, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Recognition & Incentives:

• Develop employee recognition programs to drive engagement and retention.
• Implement performance-based incentive programs.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Stay up to date with relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance with legal requirements. This includes areas such as pay equity, wage and hour laws, and benefits regulations.
• Ensure all statutory required reporting is accurate, compliant, and filed on time to include non-discrimination testing and 5500 reporting.
• Prepare reports for audits, compliance, and executive leadership.

HRIS HR Technology & Analytics:

• Leverage HR systems to manage compensation and benefits data.
• Analyze trends to optimize reward strategies.

Employee Communication & Engagement:

• Educate employees on total rewards offerings.
• Address employee concerns and feedback on compensation and benefits.

Leave Administration

• Manage the leave, disability, accommodation, and workers compensation process. Serve as a subject matter expert on all issues related to ADA, FMLA, and other leaves of absence for medical, family, and personal reasons in accordance with policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Collaborates with third-party administrators or insurance providers for disability and coordinate return-to-work plans for employees after leave, including reviewing accommodations under the ADA.

HRIS

• Oversee and optimizes the organization's HR technology system.
• Ensure HR data integrity, improve system functionality, and support HR processes through technology.
• Leads projects aimed at improving and optimizing compensation, benefits, and incentive processes within the HRIS system.

Talent Management

• Collaborates closely with HRBP to align compensation, benefits, and incentive programs with the organization's talent strategy, ensuring that reward offerings support employee development, retention, and performance.
• Supports HRBPs in defining and optimizing talent management processes.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience in total rewards management with a focus on compensation and benefits is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:
• Significant knowledge of health & welfare benefit plan designs, 401(k) qualified plan guidelines and IRS regulations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and trends related to the administration of compensation and benefit programs, to include ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, 401(k), FLSA; and self-insured health plans.; required knowledge of compensation theories and practical applications.
• Advanced knowledge of job description creation and job grading methodology. Korn Ferry methodology preferred.
• Experience in creating reports, dashboards, and creating/tracking effective metrics.
• Advanced analytical skills- must be able to see through the data and analyze it to find conclusions.
• Superior communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization using empathy, tact, and professional courtesy.
• Strong consultative skills and the ability to build solid relationships with employees, cross-functional internal partners, and external providers/vendors.
• Passion for continuously improving the experience of our employees.
• Highly confidential regarding business and employee matters.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOK), HRIS (SAP, SuccessFactors is a plus), compensation software.

Licenses/Certifications

CCP, CBP, CEBS, and/or SHRM Certification(s) highly desirable.

Working Conditions

Position is performed in a typical office environment. May be exposed to loud noises, toxic chemicals, and dangerous machinery when on the plant floor. Up to 10% domestic travel is required.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email HR@FNAmerica.com or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.