Senior Manager

Overview

SSOE Group is hiring a Senior Manager (Total Rewards) for our Human Resources, People & Culture Department. This role will serve as the subject matter expert to lead design, implementation, and execution of the company’s compensation and benefits strategies. This role leads the development of competitive and equitable total reward offerings across all geographies, ensuring compliance, market competitiveness, and internal equity.  The position will require strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate closely with HR business partners, finance, operations, and senior leadership across the global organization. Locations available are Toledo (OH), Hillsboro (OR), Atlanta (GA) and Nashville (TN).

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

At SSOE, we cultivate a vibrant culture of innovation and growth, continually adapting to emerging markets and spearheading technological advancements. Our commitment to rewarding talent and effort ensures a fulfilling work environment for every individual.

Joining SSOE means collaborating with top talent and contributing to a collective vision. Our commitment to providing an exceptional workplace not only attracts and retains top talent but also drives superior business outcomes

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Compensation Strategy & Management

• Lead the design and execution of global compensation strategies, including base pay, bonus and incentive programs,
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit, bonus, and equity.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to support job evaluations and competitive offers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations, and reporting requirements.

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Lead the strategic design and alignment of global benefits programs; partners with Manager, Benefits to ensure effective execution and compliance. Benefit programs include, but are not limited to: health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs.
• Manage vendor/carrier selection strategy and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Leads the strategic direction for open enrollment. Develop annual Health & Wellness budget and monitor financial performance.
• Serve as advisor to the SSOE Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (PSSP) Committee.
• Monitor trends and legislative changes globally to ensure compliance and recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based upon employee needs, market trends, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures global consistency and competitiveness of benefits programs and coordination with regional HR teams.

Total Rewards Analytics & Communication

• Lead the team through regular compensation and benefits benchmarking cycles to analyze and assess market data, industry trends, and best practices to ensure competitiveness of the programs.
• Provide actionable insights through compensation and benefits analytics, dashboards, and reporting.
• Identify and execute opportunities to digitize/optimize total rewards technical infrastructure.
• Develops overarching communication strategy for total rewards programs that enhance employee understanding of the full value of and engagement with their total rewards.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing compensation and benefits professionals.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR and Operations teams to align total rewards strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership.
• Serve as lead for Total Rewards Advisory Committee to align cross-functional perspectives on compensation and benefits programs.
• Ability to manage change effectively and mindful of technology and business implications.
• Support M&A activities as required.

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a global organization, preferably within engineering, architecture, or professional services.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS and compensation tools. Specific experience with UKG or DecuSoft a plus.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 per year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• In addition to our competitive and market-driven data compensation ranges, this role includes eligibility for our annual, Target Incentive program. Our target bonus program is based on company and individual performance and goals.
• As an employee-owned firm, being a shareholder provides additional levels of earning and investment to our group of owners.
  • This Senior Associate level role is one that will allow you an opportunity to become a shareholder of SSOE.  
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.

What We Offer:

• Experience a dynamic and collaborative team culture that fosters innovation and encourages creativity in problem-solving.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth and learning opportunities in AEC domains.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change.
• Passion for creating equitable and engaging employee experiences.
• International curiosity.
• Willingness to travel (domestically and internationally).