Total Rewards Manager

Arc • torrance, ca, us • 2w ago

What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will lead our Total Rewards function, driving strategy and action to reward, incentivize, and care for all Arc employees. Rather than relying on a pre-defined “HR playbook,” you’ll deliver pragmatic solutions tailored to unique opportunities at Arc.

Core Responsibilities

Developing and executing a holistic total rewards strategy encompassing compensation, benefits, recognition programs, and other rewards to motivate employee engagement and retention.
Overseeing the design, implementation, and open enrollment of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
Collaborating with the People team and business leaders to integrate compensation and rewards into our performance process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Conducting regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure that compensation and benefits packages remain competitive.
Staying informed of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Developing and facilitating training on total rewards programs for employees and managers.
Managing relationships with external vendors, consultants, and brokers to optimize compensation and benefits services.
Building reliable programs and systems driven by a comprehensive people technology strategy.
Ensuring People technology systems comply with data privacy and security regulations and maintain the highest data protection standards.

Basic qualifications

Proven ability to set and execute a strategic vision for Total Rewards programs, aligned with company objectives.
Extensive knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and trends, including incentive design and equity compensation.
Experience overseeing payroll administration for exempt and non-exempt employees, in partnership with Finance teams.
Demonstrated track record of successful program design and implementation across various Total Rewards initiatives.
Clear, concise, and compelling communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong bias for action, executing quickly and effectively while maintaining a high standard of excellence.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
Skilled in project management, able to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize competing demands effectively.

Bonus qualifications

8+ years experience in Total Rewards and HR Systems
Demonstrated experience in taking things from “scrappy” to “scaled” in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

What we value

We value these five things above all else:

Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
Empathy for colleagues and for customers
Humility in problem solving and collaboration
Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, etc.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get