Director, Total Rewards
About The Position
The Director of Total Rewards leads the strategic design, development, implementation, and administration of the organization's compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and rewards programs. The role ensures these programs attract, retain, engage, and motivate employees while supporting business objectives, organizational culture, and the employee value proposition. As a strategic advisor to leadership, the Director provides market insights, workforce analytics, and recommendations that promote competitive and equitable reward practices, and oversees program governance, compliance, communication, and continuous improvement. The Director develops and executes a comprehensive total rewards strategy; leads compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and incentive program design; and monitors market trends. The role oversees compensation planning and analysis, benefits strategy and administration, recognition programs, compliance and risk management, program analytics and reporting, and relationships with vendors and advisors. It also leads and develops the Total Rewards team and collaborates with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing total rewards functions and teams.
- Minimum of 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience designing and administering compensation and benefits programs in a complex, multi-location organization.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in compensation design, benefits administration, and total rewards strategy.
- Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking methodologies and market pricing tools.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related employment laws.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with HRIS, compensation, and benefits technology platforms.
- Strong project management and vendor management capabilities.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
- Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
- CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a total rewards strategy aligned with organizational goals, talent priorities, and financial objectives.
- Lead the design and evolution of compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and incentive programs.
- Monitor market trends and emerging practices to maintain a competitive rewards portfolio.
- Design and administer base pay, short-term incentive, long-term incentive, and executive compensation programs.
- Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis to support external competitiveness and internal equity.
- Oversee annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, bonus allocations, and salary structure reviews.
- Partner with business and HR leaders on compensation recommendations and workforce planning.
- Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and governance processes.
- Direct the administration and evaluation of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
- Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, plan design reviews, and open enrollment processes.
- Evaluate opportunities to enhance employee well-being, financial wellness, and work-life balance initiatives while ensuring programs are cost-effective.
- Develop recognition strategies that reinforce organizational values and desired behaviors, and evaluate and improve recognition programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations, including pay equity, wage and hour, benefits, and retirement plan requirements.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to manage risk and governance; oversee audits, regulatory reporting, and required disclosures.
- Use data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and provide actionable insights.
- Develop dashboards and executive reports on compensation, benefits utilization, employee participation, and market competitiveness.
- Lead pay equity analyses and support workforce planning initiatives.
- Present recommendations and business cases to senior leaders and executive committees.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards team.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align rewards programs with organizational priorities.
- Manage relationships with consultants, brokers, and service providers.
- Drive change management and communication strategies related to rewards programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
