Head of Total Rewards - Cox Farms

BrightFarms Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Head of Total Rewards will help shape Cox Farms’ next-generation HR capabilities, connecting compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies to deliver a unified, future-ready workforce. This role will lead the enterprise rewards function, ensuring alignment with career development, engagement, and overall employee experience while contributing to building a cohesive HR leadership team. This role reports to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and is a member of the HR Leadership Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits leadership
Demonstrated success with compensation strategy, benefits management, job architecture, and executive rewards
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive decisions
Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across HR and business functions

Responsibilities

Own enterprise compensation strategy, including base pay, bonus/incentive programs, and equity/LTIP programs
Partner with external consultants on the career framework and job architecture project and take ownership post-implementation
Ensure pay structures and career frameworks are market-aligned and equitable
Lead benefits and wellness strategy, including vendor management, renewals, and cost oversight
Harmonize rewards across U.S. and Canadian operations to ensure a consistent employee experience
Align cross-border programs, mobility, and relocation policies
Ensure total rewards programs support business strategy, retention, and engagement
Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure program effectiveness and support data-driven decisions
Provide tools and insights to leaders and HRBPs for decision-making
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
Partner cross-functionally with Talent and Internal Communications to align programs, messaging, and adoption