Total Rewards Manager

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Total Rewards Manager (Individual Contributor) is a key support role responsible for providing operational expertise and project management across all areas of Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, HRIS, and acquisitions. This role is designed to function as a flexible resource that can step in and manage or support various Total Rewards activities as business needs arise throughout the year.

In addition to the above, the primary responsibilities include driving process improvements, assist with acquisition-related projects, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with Total Rewards programs, and reviewing and finalizing presentations for accuracy and branding consistency. The position requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of compensation and benefit programs, working knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically Workday, and the ability to manage complex projects. Additionally, this role will serve as a point of accountability for the quality and consistency of deliverables prepared by the Total Rewards team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management capabilities, attention to detail, and experience working within a public company environment, including acquisition integration. They will operate independently, supporting departmental needs and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a flexible resource by supporting various Total Rewards areas (e.g., compensation, employee benefits, and HRIS).
• Provide support for annual compensation review cycles, benefit renewals, and other cyclical processes within the Total Rewards scope.
• Lead Total Rewards projects by creating and maintaining detailed project plans while effectively coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; drive successful execution while ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Support activities related to acquisition initiatives (e.g., due diligence, transition, and integration).
• Lead and contribute to identifying, designing, and optimizing processes that enhance the impact of Total Rewards programs to create scalable and efficient processes.
• Collaborate with compensation and benefits teams to assess existing programs and recommend improvements aligned with business goals.
• Implement best practices and support change management initiatives within the function.
• Utilize strong working knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically Workday, to extract, analyze, and report data.
• Support system optimization efforts to improve efficiency and usability in Total Rewards processes.
• Gather, analyze, and visualize data to support business decisions across Total Rewards programs.
• Develop high-quality, consistent, and visually appealing presentations and materials in PowerPoint, ensuring branding and accuracy standards are met.
• Review all outgoing presentations and deliverables to ensure high-quality, consistent messaging.
• Other duties as assigned by Total Rewards leadership.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience required, with 5+ years of experience in Total Rewards functions, including compensation, benefits, and HRIS utilization.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects; PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Workday (reporting, workflows, data extraction, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working in a public company and/or acquisition integration projects.
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
• Strong ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc.  Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
• May require minimal travel to sites/program and special functions.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$108,275 - $153,615

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.