Total Rewards Sr Manager (Compensation)

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Plans, designs, evaluates and administers employee compensation and benefit programs such as salaries, short- and long-term incentives, job evaluations, performance appraisals, retirement plans, and life, health and disability insurance

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead functional teams or projects
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Functional Leadership

• Contributes to the professional/technical direction and strategic decisions for own function
• Translates and implements functional policies and programs
• May have responsibility for own function at a site
• Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Essential Functions

• Plans and directs compensation, benefits or wellness policies, objectives, and initiatives.  

• Engages in high-level strategic planning of total rewards programs designed to attract and retain employees.  

• Ensures total rewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and align with organizational goals.  

• Monitors trends, provides recommendations, and suggests initiatives.  

• Consults with legal and financial professionals to ensure compliant and financially sound programs.  

• Evaluates vendors, negotiates and completes contracts. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Administers compensation programs, including salaries, incentives, job evaluations, and surveys.
• Calculates pay for new hires and employee changes.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with tax, securities, and regulatory requirements.
• May support executive, sales, international compensation, and ESG-related program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business or Human Resources degree preferred.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred 
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Compensation & Benefits. Learning and Development. Budget Administration. Executive Compensation. Health & Welfare Benefits. HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance. Employee Training. Incentive Programs. Retirement Benefits. Vendor Management. Work Life Programs. Benefits Program Design. Compensation Program Design. Benefits Administration Software. Compensation Management Software. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.