Senior Manager, Rewards

IMI plc

At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions; we’re building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

Here, you can make a real difference – solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter, safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving, you’ll help create solutions the world depends on. 
But it’s not just about the work – it’s about how you grow. We encourage curiosity, make learning part of everyday life, and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward.
We believe in nurturing your wellbeing, too, with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

Role Overview
As the Senior Manager, Rewards for Industrial Automation and Transport you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the Sector’s reward processes that attract top talent, foster engagement, and drive business success with the opportunity to collaboratively shape, alongside your Reward Centre of Expertise peers, how we reward and recognize our people across all IMI Sectors, ensuring they feel valued and motivated to excel.
This role provides an opportunity to align global initiatives with Sector-specific needs, delivering tailored reward solutions that fuel growth and performance. Acting as a trusted partner to leadership, you’ll use your expertise to ensure our total rewards offering remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with our global vision and frameworks, all while making a tangible impact on our employee’s experience at IMI.

Work Environment:  This is a Remote position with some travel (5%).  

Key Responsibilities:
Delivering Reward Excellence
•    Collaborate with Sector and functional leadership to design and implement reward initiatives that align with global frameworks while addressing unique Sector priorities.
•    Analyze market trends, employee feedback, and compensation data to deliver competitive, innovative reward programs.
•    Be the trusted advisor for all things rewards - compensation, benefits, and performance incentives - ensuring alignment with business objectives.
•    Develop and oversee global Sector-specific sales incentive plans that inspire high performance and support ambitious growth targets.
•    Lead annual compensation reviews, including merit increases and incentive payouts, getting stuck into the detail to ensure timely execution, alignment with organizational methodologies and that such processes empower leaders to reward top talent effectively and equitably.
•    Serve as the key conduit between Sector leadership and the global rewards team, advocating for Sector needs while maintaining global consistency.

Compensation Management
•    Manage the Sector’s annual compensation review process, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and adherence to global timelines and wider organisational standards.
•    Co-design and implement salary structures and pay ranges that reflect both market realities and internal equity.
•    Conduct salary benchmarking, collaborating with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure compensation packages are competitive, aligned with talent strategy and market conditions.
•    Support the introduction and rollout of job classification across IMI, conducting job evaluations to ensure roles are graded appropriately.
•    Manage the Sectors adoption and utilisation of the global recognition program to cultivate a high-performance culture, working closely with HR business partners to integrate recognition into broader engagement initiatives.
•    Support the development and delivery of benefits and wellbeing programs that align with company values and boost employee satisfaction.

Data-Driven Insights & Reporting
•    Evaluate the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs using robust data analysis.
•    Present reward metrics and performance insights to senior leadership, empowering informed decision-making.
•    Ensure accurate reporting to meet audit, compliance, and governance requirements.

Compliance & Governance
•    Champion fairness, equity, and transparency in all reward decisions across the Sector.
•    Monitor and ensure compliance with international labour laws and local regulations, adapting programs proactively to legislative changes.
•    Support global compensation and benefits audits, ensuring transparency and adherence to governance standards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
•    Build and nurture partnerships with Sector leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance teams and regional teams, providing expert guidance on reward-related matters.
•    Lead the rollout of new reward programs, ensuring smooth adoption and clear understanding across teams.
•    Share best practices with global counterparts, fostering alignment and driving consistency across Sector

What You’ll Bring
•    Expertise in Total Rewards: Proven experience designing and managing reward frameworks across a global, matrix organization.
•    Market Insight: Strong understanding of global compensation trends, job evaluation methodologies, and incentive design.
•    Analytical Acumen: Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis, with a talent for turning numbers into actionable insights.
•    Collaborative Leadership: Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, navigating cultural nuances with ease.
•    Strategic Thinking: A forward-thinking approach to rewards, balancing Sector-specific needs with global objectives.
•    Execution Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities, deliver to tight deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
•    Positive Mindset: A ‘can-do’ attitude, fuelled by a passion for solving problems and driving meaningful change.

Pay range: $140k – $160k

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Bonus eligibility: This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays 
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role. 

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

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IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.