Total Rewards Partner

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Maxar Space Systems is currently seeking a Total Rewards Manager to join our team. 

In this role, which is based remotely in the US, you will partner extensively with HR Business Partners and business leaders throughout the organization. You will have the opportunity to drive compensation and benefits strategies that align with the Maxar vision while unlocking your leadership potential. 

Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues): 

• This role is the lead compensation expert for the company. Additionally, this role manages the benefits analyst who is responsible for supporting team members through leave and benefits for Maxar Space team members.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to HR Business Partners and business leaders to ensure consistent application of compensation guidelines and practices. 

• Oversee the annual planning, execution, and review of merit and bonus programs, including configuration of compensation module in Workday through end process reporting. 
• Oversee the communications, planning, execution of the benefits plan and annual open enrollment processes.
• Determine competitive pay position; develop recommendations for annual structure and budget adjustments to maintain internal and external equity in pay plans. 
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data to ensure accuracy of benefit enrollments. 
• Responsible for resolving employee questions and issues through interpretation of policies and procedures and act as the escalation point regarding employee benefit claim issues and plan changes  

• Adept at using analytical data and information to build a compelling narrative to influence decision makers. 
• Seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and tactical execution. 
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition for a streamlined partnership, ensuring fair and consistent reviews of job offers.  

• Support the company’s total rewards programs and deliver engaging and impactful education to better understand our reward philosophy and programs.  

Minimum requirements for this position: 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, finance, mathematics, economics, accounting, or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree. 
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant human resources experience in a diverse business environment 
• Working knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other state/local labor laws 
• Advanced Excel and data analysis techniques; mid-level knowledge of other Office suite applications 

These skills would be amazing: 

• Working knowledge of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and advanced compensation modules 
• Experience with designing and administering compensation and incentive plans, including maintenance of compensation related HRIS software 

• Ability to be extremely detail oriented, while also aligning with the big picture in an extremely fast paced environment 
• Strong analytical, project management and strategic thinking skills 
• Demonstrated ability for change management and communication across diverse stakeholder groups 
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. employment and labor laws as they relate to compensation and benefits, including, FLSA, Wage & Hour, FMLA, ADA as well as hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll software. 

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$108,000.00 - $230,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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