Director, Total Rewards

Transportation Equipment Network • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network) is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentive programs across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CHRO, this leader will ensure total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, data-driven, and aligned with TEN’s growth strategy. The role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and develops programs to attract, retain, and reward top talent across North America.

The Director will shape the employee experience and rewards strategy for a growing North American organization, influence executive decision-making, build scalable programs, and drive business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in U.S. and Canadian compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading compensation programs, salary structures, merit cycles, incentive plans, and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, private equity-backed, or acquisitive organization.
• CCP, CEBS, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead TEN’s North American Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, payroll, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Oversee salary structures, market pricing, pay equity initiatives, annual merit planning, and compensation governance.
• Manage bonus and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of U.S. and Canadian payroll operations, compliance, controls, and vendor relationships.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, renewals, and employee communications.
• Develop executive dashboards, workforce analytics, and reporting related to compensation, benefits, turnover, and rewards effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian compensation, payroll, and benefits regulations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support organizational growth and workforce planning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and benefits team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director