Total Rewards Leader

Help Shape the Workforce Behind Discovery and InnovationBrookhaven National Laboratory brings together scientists, engineers, postdoctoral researchers, technicians, operational staff, and professionals from a wide range of disciplines to advance discovery, innovation, and operational excellence. From world-leading scientific research and advanced technology development to the management of large-scale facilities and critical infrastructure, Brookhaven's success depends on attracting,retaining, and engaging exceptional talent.Serve as amember of HumanResources Leadership Team r eporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Manager of Total Rewards plays a pivotal leadership role in designing and executing compensation, benefits, well-being, and recognition strategies that support a highly skilled workforce spanning research, operations, and administration.This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished compensation and benefits leader to influence enterprise-wide strategy within a complex and mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will lead a talented team of approximately 15 professionals and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all aspects of Total Rewards. Why This Role MattersAt Brookhaven, Total Rewards is more than compensation and benefits-it is a strategic lever for attracting andretainingthe talent that enables the Laboratory's mission. Our workforce includes internationally recognized researchers, engineers, postdoctoral scientists, skilled trades professionals, union-represented employees, technicians, operations staff, and administrative professionals, each playing an essential role in the Laboratory's success. As Manager of Total Rewards, you will help shape the employee experience across a workforce spanning research, operations, and administration by leading programs that support attraction, retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Your work will directly influence Brookhaven's ability to compete for talent, support employee well-being, andmaintaincompliance within a highly regulated environment. This role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders across the organization, lead significant strategic initiatives, and drive programs that have a meaningful impact on employees and the Laboratory's long-term success. What You'll Do Lead Total Rewards Strategy * Develop and execute a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with Brookhaven's mission, workforce needs, and long-term organizationalobjectivesto attract,retain, and engage talent. * Collaborate with the CHRO and senior leadership to align Total Rewards strategies with organizationalobjectivesby providing strategic, data-driven counsel and recommendations on compensation and benefits trends, emerging workforce practices, regulatory developments, market intelligence, and organizational opportunities and challenges. * Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and organizational leaders to lead job evaluation, market pricing, assessments, benchmarking, and compensation analyses that ensure programsremaincompetitive,equitable, and aligned with organizationalobjectives. * Partner with HR colleagues, Legal, and organizational leadership to ensure compensation and benefits programscomply withDepartment of Energy contractual requirements and applicable federal and state regulations, serving as a primary representative during audits, reviews, and inquiries conducted by DOE and other oversight agencies. Drive Compensation Excellence * Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the Laboratory's salary reviewprocess, partnercloselywith other leaders who have shared responsibilities in the process (e.g., Laboratory senior leaders, Chief HR Officer, HRIS,DeployedHR teams, etc.). * Conduct and oversee internal compensation reviews and audits to ensure consistency