VP Total Rewards

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all compensation, benefits strategy, rewards and recognition programs. Advise CEO and EVP HR and work for the Board's Compensation and Benefits Committees. Serves as a key member of the HR leadership team and will report directly to the EVP Human Resources to provide strategic vision and leadership for the design, development, and administration of our programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary resource for designing and implementing Total Rewards programs that are aligned and integrated with business plans/needs to enhance the Company's talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Drive team culture of compliance, accuracy and efficiency for total rewards including security, privacy, stock compensation, benefits, and proxy filings. Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other departments to achieve objectives.
• Develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Establish vision for total rewards to drive pay for performance philosophy.
• Advise business on market trends and make recommendations to maintain competitiveness as well as internal equity.
• Partner with HR Leadership to build advice and influence business leaders and employee experience including integrations.
• Communicate effectively with management and all associates regarding compensation programs and benefits plans and related questions and issues.
• Maintain global job architecture and incentive plan structures that integrate with talent management system and ensure alignment of company goals to compensation philosophy.
• Align executive compensation structure with the market.
• Lead the Benefits Committee with oversight of design, implementation and quality management for U.S. health, welfare, and disability benefits plans, including analysis of plans, program compliance, cost effectiveness and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to build and align purpose as a key component of our employment value proposition contributing to employee recommitment and engagement.
• Partner with HR Leadership to build, advise, and influence business leader total rewards and employee experience.
• Stay up to date on and ensure compliance with applicable government regulations including ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA and ACA.
• Design and direct the work of the functional area. Select, coach, and develop the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development. Design and direct processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved.
• May have oversight for the payroll and/or HRIS functions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, HR or other related field.

Work Experience:

• Fifteen (15) years progressive HR experience in compensation and benefits.
• Seven (7) years' leadership responsibility
• Five (5) years' experience leading a self-insured benefits plan.
• Experience with M&A and integration.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Proven attention to detail, analytical abilities, consistent follow-through, and strong project management and communication skills.
• Superior planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional and engaging presentation and verbal communication skills
• Strong and concise written skills.
• Able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and triage multiple priorities; Excellent Communication skills.
• Expert Level Experience with team building and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a global team environment and make independent decisions.

Education

• Master's degree

Work Experience

• Two (2) years managing HRIS.
• Two (2) years overseeing payroll.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Knowledge and experience with Workday

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."