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Senior Manager, Total Rewards
Rapid Micro BiosystemsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Apr 2025
About the role
Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky’s the limit.
Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards to play a vital role in shaping the company's culture, attracting top talent, and driving employee engagement through competitive and well-managed compensation and benefits programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance the need to reward and retain employees with the company's financial objectives.
Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Human Resources, this role requires a strategic and analytical leader with a deep understanding of total rewards strategies and a desire to be hands-on in both implementation and change management.
Key ResponsibilitiesTotal Rewards Strategy:· Develop, implement, and maintain a total rewards strategy aligned with the company's business goals, values, and culture.· Innovate and react quickly as business and market realities change, staying up to date on best practices and trends; ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
Compensation Management:· Lead the design, execution, and management of the company's compensation programs, including base salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and executive compensation.· Facilitate regular benchmarking cycles to analyze and assess market data, industry trends, and best practices to create market competitive reward packages. Conduct thorough job analyses to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with legal standards, while actively maintaining data integrity. · Implement and maintain performance-based pay strategies that reward high performance and drive employee engagement.· Ensure equity and fairness in compensation practices while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.· Develop and implement additional pay policies and practices in line with the needs of a global and complex business.· Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to align performance management processes with compensation practices.· Coordinate with HR Operations and Payroll to ensure timely changes and quick, positive resolution should issues occur.
Benefits Administration:· Bring innovative practices and designs to our employee benefits programs through the lens of supporting all generational and life stage needs – including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and other benefit programs.· Collaborate with benefits vendors to optimize offerings, control costs, and enhance employee satisfaction.· Oversee the annual open enrollment process, including communication strategies, vendor coordination, and employee education to ensure smooth execution.
Compliance and Governance:· Stay informed about relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring all compensation and benefits programs comply with legal requirements.· Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address any issues or concerns.· Manage the annual audit and timely submission of the Company’s Form 5500 for its 401(k) Plan.
HRIS Administration, Data Analysis and Reporting:· Manage, optimize, and analyze our Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure effective HR operations. · Lead HRIS projects to enhance system capabilities, streamline processes, and provide data-driven insights to support organizational goals. · Oversee HRIS system configuration, testing, and administration to ensure employees can easily access and enroll in their benefits.· Drive analytical rigor and deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs; establish key metrics including usage, engagement, and cost analyses.·
Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Rewards to play a vital role in shaping the company's culture, attracting top talent, and driving employee engagement through competitive and well-managed compensation and benefits programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance the need to reward and retain employees with the company's financial objectives.
Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Human Resources, this role requires a strategic and analytical leader with a deep understanding of total rewards strategies and a desire to be hands-on in both implementation and change management.
Key ResponsibilitiesTotal Rewards Strategy:· Develop, implement, and maintain a total rewards strategy aligned with the company's business goals, values, and culture.· Innovate and react quickly as business and market realities change, staying up to date on best practices and trends; ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
Compensation Management:· Lead the design, execution, and management of the company's compensation programs, including base salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and executive compensation.· Facilitate regular benchmarking cycles to analyze and assess market data, industry trends, and best practices to create market competitive reward packages. Conduct thorough job analyses to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with legal standards, while actively maintaining data integrity. · Implement and maintain performance-based pay strategies that reward high performance and drive employee engagement.· Ensure equity and fairness in compensation practices while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.· Develop and implement additional pay policies and practices in line with the needs of a global and complex business.· Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to align performance management processes with compensation practices.· Coordinate with HR Operations and Payroll to ensure timely changes and quick, positive resolution should issues occur.
Benefits Administration:· Bring innovative practices and designs to our employee benefits programs through the lens of supporting all generational and life stage needs – including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and other benefit programs.· Collaborate with benefits vendors to optimize offerings, control costs, and enhance employee satisfaction.· Oversee the annual open enrollment process, including communication strategies, vendor coordination, and employee education to ensure smooth execution.
Compliance and Governance:· Stay informed about relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring all compensation and benefits programs comply with legal requirements.· Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address any issues or concerns.· Manage the annual audit and timely submission of the Company’s Form 5500 for its 401(k) Plan.
HRIS Administration, Data Analysis and Reporting:· Manage, optimize, and analyze our Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure effective HR operations. · Lead HRIS projects to enhance system capabilities, streamline processes, and provide data-driven insights to support organizational goals. · Oversee HRIS system configuration, testing, and administration to ensure employees can easily access and enroll in their benefits.· Drive analytical rigor and deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs; establish key metrics including usage, engagement, and cost analyses.·
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