What are the responsibilities and job description for the Total Rewards Leader (Resonant Clinical Solutions) position at Avantor?
The Opportunity
Company Description
With over 850 employees, Resonant Clinical Solutions provides clinical trial and laboratory supply chain services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and diagnostic laboratories. The Company operates 10 facilities across the US, UK and Europe and maintains a global logistics and equipment services network that distinguishes the business as a partner of choice to help its clients manage complex and evolving supply chain needs.
Overview
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role ensures that all total rewards programs align with the organization’s goals, comply with legal requirements, and remain competitive within the industry. The Total Rewards Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support the organization’s workforce strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy:
Education and Experience:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$117,000.00 - $195,000.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Company Description
With over 850 employees, Resonant Clinical Solutions provides clinical trial and laboratory supply chain services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and diagnostic laboratories. The Company operates 10 facilities across the US, UK and Europe and maintains a global logistics and equipment services network that distinguishes the business as a partner of choice to help its clients manage complex and evolving supply chain needs.
Overview
The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role ensures that all total rewards programs align with the organization’s goals, comply with legal requirements, and remain competitive within the industry. The Total Rewards Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support the organization’s workforce strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy:
- Create and execute a global total rewards strategy that aligns with the organization’s culture, goals, and values.
- Collaborate with HR and leadership to integrate total rewards into talent acquisition, retention, and engagement strategies.
- Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative total rewards solutions.
- Design and manage competitive global compensation structures, including salary bands, job grading, and incentive plans.
- Conduct market analyses and benchmarking to ensure compensation remains competitive and equitable.
- Partner with leadership to develop and administer bonus, equity, and long-term incentive programs.
- Oversee the annual salary review and merit increase processes.
- Develop and manage global employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based on employee feedback and market trends.
- Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality benefit options.
- Oversee benefits compliance, including ACA reporting and audits.
- Develop and deliver communication plans to educate employees about total rewards programs.
- Create materials and resources to ensure employees understand the value of their compensation and benefits.
- Act as a resource for employees and managers on total rewards policies and programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to compensation and benefits in the US and in global markets where the company operates.
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports to support audits, budgeting, and decision-making.
- Partner with HRIS teams to ensure total rewards systems and data integrity.
- Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on all total rewards-related matters.
- Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, if applicable, to achieve departmental objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support broader HR initiatives and organizational goals.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
- 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits or a related HR function, with demonstrated expertise in total rewards strategy.
- Experience working in a multi-national organization.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Expertise in compensation structures, job evaluations, and market analysis in the US and Europe.
- Comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration, including wellness and retirement programs in the US and Europe.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$117,000.00 - $195,000.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Salary : $117,000 - $195,000
