<p>For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology - enabling the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and countless other devices used every day. Our success is driven by advanced technology, strong customer partnerships, and most importantly, our people.</p> <p>Join Photronics and be part of a collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment where learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>As part of our global HR transformation and implementation of our first global HRIS, we are building the foundational infrastructure for our Total Rewards function. The Senior Manager, Total Rewards will architect and operationalize this function to support a growing, international organization.</p> <p>This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will design, implement, and oversee global compensation, payroll, benefits, leave management, and compliance programs while establishing the systems, governance, and controls required for scale.</p> <p>As the owner of our HR technology ecosystem and total rewards operations, you will lead HRIS implementation and optimization, oversee U.S. payroll operations, administer competitive benefits programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. Partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT, you will align programs with business objectives while driving rigor, structure, and long-term sustainability.</p> <p>This is a high-impact opportunity for a systems-oriented builder who thrives in emerging environments and enjoys creating scalable infrastructure from the ground up.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Photronics - Brookfield, CT (US). This is an on-site position.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>HR Technology</p> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end HR technology ecosystem (HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, integrations) </li><li>Lead implementation, configuration, testing, upgrades, and ongoing optimization. </li><li>Establish global data governance, reporting standards, controls, and security protocols. </li><li>Partner with IT and vendors to ensure system integrity and scalability. </li></ul> <p>Payroll Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Manage a payroll team member and provide leadership oversight for U.S. payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. </li><li>Support audits, compliance, and documentation standards related to payroll. </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Oversee health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs. </li><li>Manage broker and carrier relationships, renewals, cost analysis and plan design. </li><li>Lead open enrollment strategy and employee communications. </li></ul> <p>Compliance & Risk Management</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, wage & hour). </li><li>Monitor regulatory changes and assess programs impact. </li><li>Lead audits and manage required filings (DOL, VETS, EEOC, AAP, OSHA). </li></ul> <p>Total Rewards</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement total rewards programs aligned to business strategy. </li><li>Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis. </li><li>Partner with HR and executive leadership to support growth and talent strategy. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes):</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave regulations. </li><li>Advanced proficiency in enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms. </li><li>Solid understanding of payroll tax and statutory compliance requirements. </li><li>Strong analytical, reporting, and financial modeling skills. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits. </li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting a mid-to-large organization. </li><li>Hands-on experience HRIS implementation and cross-functional collaboration. </li><li>Prior people leadership experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent work experience. </li></ul> <p>Travel:</p> <ul> <li>Less than 5% of travel as needed. </li></ul> <p>Why Photronics:</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world's biggest tech companies. </li><li>Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact. </li><li>Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a talented team. Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success. </li><li>Competitive salary and annual bonus program. </li><li>Equity compensation eligibility. </li><li>Full suite of health and welfare benefits. </li><li>401k with company match. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members' disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.</p> <p>Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.</p>