Director of Benefits and Total Rewards
About The Position
Milwaukee County is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Benefits & Total Rewards to lead the design, strategy, and administration of our employee benefits and compensation programs. This leadership role plays a critical part in Milwaukee County’s ability to attract, retain, and reward a high-performing workforce that serves the needs of its community while ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship in service to our community. This position reports to the Chief Human Resource Officer, is a member of the HR leadership team and provides leadership over the Benefits and Compensation divisions while managing a team dedicated to supporting employees and retirees across Milwaukee County.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field
- Five or more years of relevant professional experience
- Supervisory or management experience preferred
- Expertise in benefits administration and compensation strategy, with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective program design
- Strong analytical and financial acumen to assess plan performance and guide data-driven decisions
- Ability to communicate complex total rewards concepts clearly to diverse audiences including employees, leadership and elected officials
- Experience partnering with executive leadership and public sector stakeholders to align workforce and fiscal responsibilities
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing, developing and empowering HR professionals
Nice To Haves
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- PHR/SPHR
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic design, evaluation and optimization of benefit and compensation programs
- Oversee benefit operations, including fiscal performance, vendor performance, and program administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while serving as HIPAA Compliance Officer
- Ensure the translation of benefits data into actionable insights that guide financial projections and plan design decisions
- Demonstrate thought leadership in advising County leadership and the County Board on benefits and compensation strategies
- Build effective partnerships across departments and elected offices to support workforce and financial objectives
- Drive process improvements and HRIS data integrity to enhance operational excellence
- Coach and develop a team of HR professionals to achieve organizational goals
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
