Total Rewards Manager
About Meridian: Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems. Job Summary: The Total Rewards Manager leads compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that support business goals and enhances the employee experience across North America and the globe. This role serves as the subject matter expert, ensuring strategies are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company objectives, while managing the day-to-day operations of all Total Rewards initiatives. This person must have experience in compensation and benefits strategy and execution. Key Duties: Strategy & Design Develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards strategy that supports the company's strategic goals and values and attract, motivate and retain talent. Design, implement, and manage compensation, benefit and rewards programs that are competitive and internally equitable. Evaluate and recommend changes to benefits (health, welfare, retirement, time off) to ensure market competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction. Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary planning and bonus plans. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to total rewards, making recommendations for continuous improvement. Bring strategy to life by setting short-, mid-, and long-term goals with clear roadmaps, ensuring effective communication and alignment with key stakeholders. Management & Administration Leadership over the administration of all benefits plans, including enrollment, claims resolution, HRIS system maintenance and vendor management. Drive organizational understanding of Compensation and Rewards by delivering clear communication and educational materials. Develop training for executives, leaders and employees. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits. Support Employees, HR team and leaders on compensation and benefits-related issues, providing expert guidance and solutions. Analytics Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness Prepare and present total rewards data, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership. Develop and track key total rewards metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 5-7 Years of progressive experience in Total Rewards. Prior people leadership experience preferred Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and job evaluation techniques. In-depth knowledge of various benefits plans, including health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefits. Experience with HRIS systems and compensation management tools. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)/Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) preferred. Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs throughout the work day in a multi-location facility. Ability to work on a PC including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse for long periods throughout the course of the work day. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, reach, bend, stoop, lift throughout the course of the work day. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences. High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in data analysis tools. Ability to meet deadlines and have strong time management and prioritization skills.