Director, Total Rewards

Bagel Brands•Denver, CO

10d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning. The Director, Total Rewards is a key member of the People leadership team responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy while ensuring operational excellence across People Services and strategic HR partnership for the Support Center. This role will drive initiatives that enhance employee experience, ensure compliance and efficiency, and align reward programs with the organization’s business and talent strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant expertise in Total Rewards , People Operations , and HR business partnership .
Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex projects, and implementing scalable HR programs.
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.
Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization , ideally within hospitality, retail, or restaurant industries, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Total Rewards Leadership Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
Oversee compensation benchmarking, job architecture, annual merit and bonus cycles, and pay equity analysis.
Evaluate and optimize benefits offerings to balance employee needs, cost effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compensation and benefits philosophy, governance, and trends.
Compliance Management Drive process improvement, automation, and self-service enablement to enhance efficiency and the overall employee experience.
Ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and consistent service standards , maintaining strong partnerships with Payroll, Finance, and IT.
Develop team capabilities, ensuring clear accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
People Business Partnership – Support Center Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Support Center People Business Partner, ensuring effective HR partnership for Support Center leaders.
Ensure the PBP delivers high-quality consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement and relations.
Review and guide PBP recommendations on performance management, engagement, retention, and leadership coaching to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with company values.
Leadership & Collaboration Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team that embodies the company’s values and delivers exceptional employee support.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align People strategies with organizational goals.