Head of Compensation & Benefits

3 months ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Washington, DC, US... more

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The Head of Compensation & Benefits plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall employee experience by designing and managing a comprehensive total reward strategy. This position oversees compensation, benefits, and payroll functions to ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives and employee satisfaction.

What you can do:

  • Develop and implement a total reward strategy that supports the company's business objectives and aligns with the company's culture and values
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs, including base pay, bonuses, incentives and equity plans
  • Manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, retirement, and wellness initiatives, to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction
  • Supervise payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation for all employees. This includes managing payroll systems, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and addressing payroll-related inquiries
  • Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure our compensation and benefits remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent
  • Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies that comply with regulatory requirements and promote fairness
  • Support the performance review process by assisting in the development of performance related compensation recommendations
  • Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis of compensation and benefits programs to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement, and ensure competitiveness in the market
  • Ensure that all total rewards programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPPA, and SEC regulations and tax laws
  • Manage relationships with third party vendors, including benefits brokers and consulting firms
  • May require up to 10% international and domestic travel
  • Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

  • A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a directly related field is required
  • A minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing and developing compensation and benefits professionals
  • Experience in incentive compensation design and documentation
  • Demonstrated experience in job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, benchmarking, salary structure design and development, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation
  • Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and FMLA requirements
  • Advanced skills with Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables) and the MS Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and appropriately delegate work to others to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives, while developing the skills and knowledge of team members
  • Ability to analyze and interpret information from various sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions, and develop solutions to complex problems
  • Knowledge of standard accounting and/or budgeting principles, with the ability to monitor and manage budgets within established limits, analyze financial data, and draw accurate conclusions
  • Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints

You may also be able to contribute:

  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$196,175$254,657 USD

Click HERE or visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our benefits!

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).