Sr. Manager, Total Rewards

About Bruker

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with customers, Bruker is enabling innovation and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology, in disease biology and translational research, in specialty diagnostics, in applied and biopharma applications, as well as in industrial and cleantech research and QC, and in next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics and therapeutic drug monitoring. For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nano analysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

 

Today, worldwide, more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems, and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meeting its customers’ needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

 

Position Summary

 

The Senior Manager, Global Total Rewards leads a geographically dispersed team of Total Rewards Partners and/or Benefits Specialists and is responsible for the design, delivery, execution, and continuous improvement of global Total Rewards programs, processes, and strategic initiatives across regions. Partnering closely with the Director, Global Total Rewards, the Senior Manager translates Total Rewards strategy into practical, scalable, and compliant programs that support business objectives, talent attraction, retention, and engagement. This role combines people leadership with hands-on execution across compensation, benefits, M&A integration, pay transparency readiness, and issue resolution, while serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders.

 

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director, Global Total Rewards

Direct Reports: 3-4 Total Rewards Partners and/or Benefits Specialists supporting the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions

Key Partners: HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, M&A teams, and external vendors/consultants

 

Responsibilities

Total Rewards Program Design, Delivery & Governance

 

· Lead the design, delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of global Total Rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, job architecture, job leveling, incentive plans, pay transparency, and pay equity; serve as a subject matter expert on complex Total Rewards matters.

· Serve as the operational leader for U.S. and Canada benefits programs, managing day-to-day administration, benefits case management and escalations, and compliance activities.

· Lead and execute annual compensation processes, including salary structure management, market analysis, merit planning, and incentive cycle activities.

· Analyze globally, compensation, benefits, workforce, and cost data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify risks, and develop recommendations, dashboards, models, and executive-ready presentations.

· Develop and deliver communications, training, and guidance materials that translate complex Total Rewards concepts into clear, practical guidance.

· Manage vendor relationships, contract renewals, program costs, and service delivery; provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

 

Compliance, Policy & M&A Integration

 

· Monitor and mitigate compliance, governance, and operational risks while supporting scalable and effective program delivery, including pay transparency requirements, pay equity initiatives, and U.S. and Canada benefits compliance obligations.

· Lead and perform hands-on M&A due diligence and integration activities, including compensation and benefits assessments, job leveling and market pricing, risk evaluation, and transition planning.

 

Team Leadership & Development

 

· Establish team priorities, allocate resources, manage workloads, and ensure effective delivery of Total Rewards programs and processes.

· Coach, develop, and manage team performance while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

· 10+ years of progressive Total Rewards or compensation experience within a global organization, including 1-3 years in a leadership role.

· 10+ years of progressive experience in U.S. benefit plan administration and ERISA compliance.

· Strong expertise in compensation design, job architecture, market benchmarking, pay transparency, pay equity, regulatory compliance, and analytics.

· Experience leading global processes, cross-functional initiatives, complex projects, and M&A due diligence or integration activities in a decentralized environment.

· Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and executive-ready materials.

· Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with SuccessFactors and Aon Radford methodology preferred.

· Excellent communication, stakeholder management, project management, and vendor management skills.

 

Competencies

 

· Strategic & Operational Leadership – Translates strategy into clear priorities, practical execution plans, and measurable outcomes.

· Hands-On Execution – Willing and able to directly support detailed work, including job leveling, market pricing, analytics, integrations, and issue resolution.

· People Leadership – Develops talent, builds team capability, provides coaching and feedback, and drives accountability for results.

· Collaboration in a Matrixed Environment – Works effectively across functions, business units, regions, and levels of the organization to align stakeholders.

· Influence & Partnership – Builds credibility and collaborates effectively across functions, levels, and geographies to achieve business objectives.

· Decision Making & Judgment – Uses data, experience, and business insight to resolve complex issues and make sound recommendations.

· Change Leadership – Leads change while improving programs, processes, and ways of working to increase effectiveness and scalability.

 

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $126,450.00 and $224,500.00 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

 

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

 

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.