Total Rewards Director (Benefits & Compensation)

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"At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it's the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day.

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We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education.

Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future.

If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we'll be "at your side" every step of the way.

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Total Rewards Director (Benefits & Compensation) serves as a strategic human resources leader and will be responsible for the design, implementation and communication of the Brother Total Rewards Strategy.

The Director is responsible for ensuring all of the Brother reward programs, including Benefits, Compensation, and Recognition programs, are competitive, sustainable, scalable, and have an impact on the long and short term performance of the organization Total rewards strategy * Own the Total Rewards philosophy and supporting policies/practices targeted at attracting and retaining top talent for the organization * Provide strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration, compliance, and communication of our Total Rewards programs including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, base pay, incentives, and other rewards and perquisites * Partner and advise with corporate and subsidiary leadership across the Americas to leverage compensation and benefits programs to meet organizational objectives * Design wellness and healthcare educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles and changes in healthcare utilization and compliance * Conduct internal training and communication on current and changing compensation and benefit programs * Analyze current rewards programs across the Americas to ensure they align with our business strategy * Analyze the market competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of our compensation and benefit plans across the Americas to ensure they are effective in incentivizing desired employee behaviors Benefits administration and compliance * Draft written communication and enrollment materials, prepare for and conduct benefits conference calls, revise benefit summaries, revise benefit orientation documents, insure distribution and receipt of documents and process changes with vendors * Oversee the management of our benefits vendor relationships, benefits contracts, and bid negotiation * Maintain current knowledge of related government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security act (ERISA), FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and other applicable Labor and/or Tax laws and regulations; fulfill compliance and reporting requirements * Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to benefits programs Compensation plan design and compliance * Oversee the design and administration of compensation programs including executive compensation, base pay, variable pay (including sales compensation), merit, compensation planning, and market analysis with a focus on continuous improvement * Design and maintain equitable compensation practices, ensuring that we are leveraging best practices to maintain an environment where all employees are compensated without adverse impact to any particular group; regularly report progress and make recommendations on all identified gaps to senior leadership * Lead job evaluation, salary adjustment, market data assessment and salary structure maintenance to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices and structures that balance risk and reward; provide subject matter expertise to annual market adjustments to salary ranges and merit increase guidelines for the organization * Act as internal consultant on compensation issues for management staff, talent acquisition, and business line management; provide advice to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations * -- Qualifications * -- Education * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Human Resources, or a related field Experience * 10+ years Human Resources Managment progression * Strong working knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management.

* 7+ years Total Rewards Programs (compensation, benefits, wellness and recognition) * Designing and implementing total reward programs.

* Comprehensive knowledge and experience with benefit programs (Health, 401K, etc.) and working with external vendors * Experience developing and/or managing executive compensation plans * 5+ years Global benefit and compensation experience * LatAm and Canada * Experience advising on global compensation and benefit practices * 3+ People Management Software/Technical Skills * HR Information System (HRIS) System advanced proficiency Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including close attention to detail and active listening.

* Ability to present with executive presence to senior leaders and tailor communication strategies to a varied workforce.

* Ability to plan/coordinate complex projects and events, in consideration of company-wide objectives.

* Ability to identify efficiencies and opportunities in budget, resources allocation, and processes, and making recommendations for improvement.

* -- What We Offer Our Employees At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance.

Here are some of the benefits of working with us: * Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication * Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match * Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development * Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance * Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together Learn more about our benefits here and life at Brother here.

This role will be a hybrid role.

Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week.

Assigned office days will be determined by managers.

#LI-Hybrid * The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $170,000 - $180,000 per year * Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data * This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives * Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off.

Details are available at Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work.

Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd.

With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago.

Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas.

It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S.

In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico.

For more information, visit [2] Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.

If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.