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Principal, Total Rewards

Melbourne, Florida; Albany, New York; Rochester, New York
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Principal, Total Rewards Compensation team member partners with the segment Compensation team, the corporate Compensation team, Human Resource Business Partners, People Analytics team, as well as Sales and sector business leaders to execute compensation programs (both base and incentive pay), ensure compliant and best-in-class practices, and strategically drive policies and practices that align with L3Harris’ goals and competitive practices. This role will focus specifically on international compensation, driving the segment strategy for compliance, consistency and harmonization of practices. 

Essential Functions:

  • Strategically lead international harmonization and compliance projects, collaborating across HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal functions as well as local leadership. 
  • Act as international compensation subject matter expert, staying abreast of international business needs, compensation trends and requirements, and ensuring HR business partners are educated and informed accordingly.
  • Partner with HR team members to provide compensation and consulting services; reinforcing the company’s overall compensation philosophy with all recommendations made.
  • Perform detailed analysis, interpret results, then recommend and implement measures to meet business needs.
  • Perform job analysis, position evaluation and grading to ensure internal titling, leveling and mapping within the segment is consistent and compliant, as well as to ensure equity and market competitiveness.
  • Represent segment on company-wide compensation-related improvement initiatives and projects as needed.
  • Identify and execute process improvement opportunities within the CSD Total Rewards space.
  • Manage complex projects and initiatives or serve on project teams representing CSD Total Rewards focusing on various HR operational topics; collaborate with appropriate teams to drive strategy while providing comprehensive impact analysis and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with all laws governing compensation practices and proactively review legislation or market changes.
  • Act as a key business partner and compensation subject matter expert, interfacing regularly with: Sales, Business planning, Finance, Contracts and Legal as well as within the HR function.
  • Manage the calculation and communication of quarterly sales incentive payments and forecasts as well as other non-executive incentive programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experienced professional with strong knowledge of international (non-US) compensation practices and requirements.
  • Incentive compensation experience regarding sales plan design and payout calculations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfortable dealing with all levels of employees and management.
  • Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; must be able to effectively use excel for reporting and data analysis (Pivot Tables, X-Lookups, If-statements, and advanced formulas), managing data and creating charts.
  • Possess highly developed analytical skills, including strong communication skills and the ability to develop and identify trends and patterns using metrics.
  • Ability to interpret data to help inform and drive strategic initiatives.
  • World at Work Certification(s)
  • Broad knowledge of project management.
  • Strong customer service, presentation, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $126,000 -  $234,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $$109,500 -  $203,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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