Manager / Senior Manager - Total Rewards Practitioner

Position Overview

Senior Total Rewards Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy & Program Design

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of total rewards programs (compensation structures, variable pay, incentive plans, health/welfare benefits, retirement, recognition).
• Ensure programs promote employee engagement and retention, drive performance, and support business objectives.

Advanced Analytics & Insights

• Collect, interpret, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data relating to compensation, benefits, and market benchmarks.
• Develop and deploy predictive models and data visualizations to support compensation planning, pay equity analyses, and executive decision-making.
• Present actionable recommendations to leadership using advanced analytics, statistical analysis, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Python, or R).
• Analyze ROI and effectiveness of total rewards programs and recommend optimizations.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Manage annual and ad hoc compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and market pricing
• Ensure rewards programs are compliant with legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (HRIS, payroll, finance) to ensure data integrity and seamless administration
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Advise business leaders and HR business partners on rewards best practices and analytics-driven insights.
• Develop communication materials and training for employees and managers on rewards programs and analytics reports.
• Foster a culture of transparency, equity, and continuous improvement through regular reporting and feedback loops.

Required Competencies

• Total Rewards Technical Expertise

  : Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in compensation, benefits, recognition, and legislation.

• Advanced Analytical Skills:

  Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, statistical modeling, and decision support tools.

• Business Acumen:

  Strong understanding of how rewards strategies impact business performance and culture.

• Communication & Influence:

  Ability to simplify and communicate complex analytics and reward concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strategic & Critical Thinking:

  Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Technology Proficiency:

  Proficiency with HRIS, compensation benchmarking software, and advanced analytics tools (Excel, BI platforms).

• Project & Change Management:

  Lead multiple concurrent projects, ensuring smooth implementation and stakeholder adoption.

• Confidentiality & Compliance:

  Ensure all rewards initiatives uphold legal compliance and organizational integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
• CCP or equivalent total rewards/compensation certification11.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards or compensation practices, with a portfolio demonstrating successful analytics projects.
• Strong experience with HR analytics, data visualization, and market survey tools

About Axtria

Axtria is a global leader in cloud software and data analytics for the Life Sciences industry, empowering organizations to transform their product commercialization journey and improve patient outcomes. Our mission is rooted in the belief that data-driven decisions can accelerate innovation and deliver better healthcare globally.

Since our founding in 2010, Axtria has consistently led the industry in technology innovation, with a strong focus on AI/ML-powered platforms and proprietary accelerators that drive measurable impact. Axtria’s latest innovations include:

• Agentic AI and Generative AI (GenAI)

  tools that automate complex forecasting, clinical reporting, and patient segmentation with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
• Smart extrapolation tools and GenAI literature synthesis engines that enhance epidemiological modeling and market forecasting.
• A Life Sciences

  Axtria InsightsMax.AI

  platform with over 30 deployable agents for experimentation, enabling next-best-action omnichannel engagement and predictive analytics.

At Axtria, people are our biggest asset. Our collaborative culture, structured learning through Axtria Institute, and customized career progression plans ensure that every associate thrives while contributing to meaningful work. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through data, technology, and innovation. We are proud to be featured on prestigious lists such as INC 5000, Deloitte FAST 500, and NJBiz FAST 50.