Reward Manager, Americas

POSITION: Reward Manager, Americas LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ LINE MANAGER: VP of People and Places

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $140,000 - $175,000

As Reward Manager, you will manage and execute key reward projects, research and communication for JLR in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, ensuring the company’s compensation and benefits policies and procedures are competitive and aligned with local market practice. Responsibilities Reward Strategy – Developing and managing the reward strategy and overseeing the identification of emerging trends, conducting research, designing, and implementing reward programs that support this strategic direction in the US & Canada. Compensation Planning Strategy – Provide strategic leadership and analytical insight to guide the planning, design, implementation, and communication of the company’s compensation programs, ensuring decisions are grounded in data, aligned with business priorities, and optimized for organizational impact. Payroll Advisory & Management – Liaising closely with the People Partners and Global Reward with respect to payroll, international service (ISE) issues, finance approvals, and benefit implementations. Benefits Advisory & Management – Managing the annual benefits renewal process, with particular attention to US healthcare regulations, ensuring long‑term cost‑effective and competitive strategy. Emerging Trends – Keeping track of developments in the relevant markets and setting strategies and policies with respect to labor law changes, employment tax law, and competitor innovations. Global Mobility – Leading the global mobility strategy for the Americas, regarding policy queries, immigration and travel advice. Liaise with JLR Global Mobility team and the suppliers of global mobility services to solve complex issues raised. Job Grading – Conducting job analysis of new roles and organization structures from the business and grading the roles for the region. Travel & Expenses Management – Managing the current services for travel and expenses for the region, reviewing emerging trends, and implementing policy adjustments. Retirement Planning – Managing current and legacy pension and retirement savings programs for both the US & Canada. Vehicle Program Management – Managing the markets’ car policies with Finance, ensuring the policy and lease cost modeling are up to date and cost‑effective. Strategic Partnership – Serve as a strategic consultancy partner to Mexico and Brazil on rewards in the Americas. Overseeing Team Operations – Managing Reward Analyst and Payroll & Benefits Coordinator in North America. Project Management – Managing the project planning and implementation of reward projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related discipline is desirable or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of multinational reward experience in payroll, benefits, reward, and global mobility. Understanding of Tax regulations . Job evaluation approach and systems knowledge . Commercial acumen . Project planning and execution . Budget management . Understanding/working knowledge of business operations . Schedule – Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – office days; Wednesday and Friday – choice days). Compensation & Benefits Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time‑off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will” position. Benefits include: Global Bonus Program based on company performance Generous time‑off policy Discounted luxury vehicle car program Generous health care and retirement plans Quarterly chair massages Maternity/Paternity Leave Complimentary lunch EEO & Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jaguar & Land Rove