Director Of Total Rewards - Relocation To Maryland
About The Position
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Total Rewards to lead and evolve our compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems functions. This role is ideal for a well-rounded leader who brings deep expertise across total rewards—not just in compensation or benefits alone, but a strong command of both. You will partner closely with executive leadership, delivering data-driven insights and presenting recommendations that shape critical workforce and rewards decisions. This role will oversee a high-impact team, including: Compensation Manager, Payroll Manager, Compensation Analyst, HRIS Manager, Benefits Administrator.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with leadership experience
- Strong expertise across both compensation and benefits (not just one discipline)
- Experience running merit cycles and compensation planning processes
- Working knowledge of equity programs and stock administration
- Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into strategic recommendations
- Experience presenting to and influencing senior executives
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing or overseeing payroll operations
- Exposure to self-insured benefit plans or deep benefits program knowledge
- Background in environments where both strategic and hands-on execution are required
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs including: Compensation strategy and structures, Benefits programs (including self-insured or equivalent plans), Equity and stock award programs, Payroll operations
- Oversee and execute annual compensation processes, including merit cycles and incentive planning
- Analyze and leverage data to evaluate program effectiveness, cost efficiency, and employee value
- Present compensation and benefits insights to the executive committee
- Manage vendor relationships and ongoing RFP processes
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements across compensation, benefits, and payroll
- Drive enhancements to total rewards programs aligned with business goals and employee engagement
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Signing bonus eligible for relocation
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Relocation support available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
