Sr. Manager, Compensation & Payroll

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The Sr. Manager, Compensation and Payroll plays a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience by designing and managing a comprehensive total reward strategy. This position oversees compensation, benefits, and payroll functions to ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives and employee satisfaction.

What you can do:

• Develop and implement a total reward strategy that supports the company's business objectives and aligns with the company's culture and values
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs, including base pay, bonuses, incentives and equity plans
• Supervise payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation for all employees. This includes managing payroll systems, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and addressing payroll-related inquiries
• Manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, retirement, and wellness initiatives, to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction
• Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure our compensation and benefits remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies that comply with regulatory requirements and promote fairness
• Support the performance review process by assisting in the development of performance related compensation recommendations
• Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis of compensation and benefits programs to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement, and ensure competitiveness in the market
• Ensure that all total rewards programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPPA, and SEC regulations and tax laws
• Manage relationships with third party vendors, including benefits brokers and consulting firms
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally  
• Other duties as assigned 

What you can contribute:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a directly related field is required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of directly related experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing and developing compensation and benefits professionals
• Experience in incentive compensation design and documentation
• Demonstrated experience in job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, benchmarking, salary structure design and development, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and FMLA requirements
• Advanced skills with Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables) and the MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and appropriately delegate work to others to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives, while developing the skills and knowledge of team members
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from various sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions, and develop solutions to complex problems
• Knowledge of standard accounting and/or budgeting principles, with the ability to monitor and manage budgets within established limits, analyze financial data, and draw accurate conclusions
• Proactive delivery of