Total Rewards Program Manager (M&A)

About the role

The Total Rewards Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting compensation program management, organizational transformation and merger and acquisition (M&A) integration. The role plans and executes post-merger rewards integration, harmonizes compensation and benefits, supports job architecture and leveling, and drives enterprise-wide Total Rewards projects. It requires strong compensation and rewards expertise, project management capability and the ability to influence stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, business leadership and acquired organizations.

Key responsibilities

• M&A integration: lead Total Rewards workstreams for acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring; plan and run post-merger integration of compensation, benefits and rewards; review compensation structures, incentives, job architecture and benefits; identify integration risks and costs; build transition plans aligned to company governance.
• Rewards harmonization: align pay structures, incentive plans, allowances and recognition programs across acquired or reorganized businesses; evaluate internal equity and employee impact; partner with regional and global HR teams on consistent frameworks; support change management and communications.
• Job architecture, leveling and mapping: lead job leveling and mapping for acquisitions and organizational redesigns; assess legacy roles against corporate frameworks; maintain job families, career paths, salary structures and leveling guidelines; conduct organizational analysis.
• Compensation programs: support design, implementation and administration of global compensation programs; provide analytical support for compensation planning and integration decisions; develop modeling and scenario analyses.
• Project management: manage Total Rewards initiatives from planning to implementation, including project plans, governance, risk assessments, timelines, status reporting, milestone tracking, budget and deliverables; coordinate HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, IT and business stakeholders.

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, HR Transformation, HR Project Management or M&A / organizational transformation (including PMI).
• Experience with job architecture, leveling and role mapping methodologies.
• Experience in a global multinational organization.

Required skills

• Strong project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.