Head of Total Rewards
About The Position
As Head of Total Rewards, you will be the enterprise leader who sets the direction, leads from the front, and raises organizational capability in how we reward our people. This role goes beyond program ownership—you will actively shape Total Rewards strategy alongside (and at times ahead of) HR Business Partners and business leaders. Your impact will be felt through strong leadership behaviors, disciplined compensation governance, deep technical expertise, and the ability to educate and influence leaders across a global, manufacturing-focused organization. This role reports to the Chief People and Organization Officer and will manage a team in North America while building meaningful connections across the Ferrero ecosystem and acquired companies. This role will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.
Requirements
- Strong leadership presence with the confidence to lead strategy, challenge assumptions, and influence senior stakeholders
- Effective collaboration techniques working with teams across geographies and acquired organizations in a multi-national company
- Proven ability to educate and elevate HRBPs and people managers on compensation and benefits topics
- Deep technical compensation expertise, particularly in manufacturing, international, and expatriate contexts
- Mastery of job architecture, grading, and evaluation methodologies (Korn Ferry / Hay)
- High analytical capability paired with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to non-experts
- Sound judgment, integrity, and a disciplined approach to governance and consistency
- Effective people leadership skills with a track record of building strong, credible teams
- 12+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including enterprise-level leadership responsibility that includes managing high-performing teams
- Demonstrated success leading compensation strategy in manufacturing and global environments
- Hands-on experience implementing and operating Korn Ferry / Hay job evaluation methodologies
- Experience partnering closely with HRBPs and senior business leaders in fast-moving, complex organizations
- Exposure to executive compensation, incentive plans, and international rewards practices
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree and/or certifications (CCP, CBP, GRP) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Total Rewards strategy with authority and influence
- Apply deep technical compensation expertise in complex environments
- Establish rigorous governance and applied methodologies
- Oversee benefits strategy that complements compensation philosophy
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- a 401(k)
- paid time off (PTO)
- Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
