Sr Manager Total Rewards at IDEMIA in Statesville, NC

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Manager, Total Rewards is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the organization’s compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. This role ensures that total rewards strategies are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives, while supporting employee engagement, attraction, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business leaders to support pay decisions, job evaluations, and pay equity analysis. Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and salary structure updates.
• Oversee employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness, leave plans) and manage vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, consultants).
• Develop communication strategies to effectively educate employees on total rewards offerings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, State) and support internal/external reporting requirements (i.e., 5500’s)
• Supported audits and compliance reviews by maintaining thorough documentation and responding to regulatory inquiries
• Manage end-to-end visa and immigration processes, including sponsorship and renewals. Partner with legal counsel and external vendors to ensure adherence to U.S. immigration laws and regulatory requirementsAdminister compensation and benefits for employees covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA), ensuring full compliance with Department of Labor wage determinations. Partner with HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate implementation of SCA requirements in compensation structures.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Experience managing annual compensation cycles and benefits programs.
• Prior experience in a managerial or lead role preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Deep knowledge of compensation structures, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Understanding of benefits design and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Excel (advanced preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Note to third-party recruiters: IDEMIA Public Security does not work with third-party recruiters absent a signed agreement and will treat any resumes submitted without a signed agreement as the property of IDEMIA Public Security. In the event that IDEMIA Public Security hires a candidate who was brought to our attention by a recruiter who does not have a signed agreement, IDEMIA Public Security will not pay any fees to the recruiter as a result of the hire.