Sr Director, Total Rewards

Pep Boys•Bala-Cynwyd, PA

About The Position

Reporting to the VP, HR Operations, the Senior Director, Total Rewards is a senior people leader responsible for the strategic design, governance, and execution of the company’s compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs. This role partners closely partners with peers and executive leadership to ensure total rewards strategies support business performance, talent attraction and retention, and long-term growth. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, bringing strong market insight, financial acumen, and operational discipline to building competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
Proven success leading enterprise-wide compensation and benefits programs
Strong financial and analytical capabilities with executive-level presentation skills
Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and governance
Strategic mindset paired with hands-on, day-to-day operational oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience in private equity–backed, high-growth, or complex organizations
Experience supporting executive compensation and rewards programs
CCP, CBP, or related professional certifications

Responsibilities

Work with leadership to define and evolve the company’s total rewards philosophy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and talent strategy
Serve as a trusted advisor on compensation, benefits, and rewards-related decisions
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce costs, incentive effectiveness, and market competitiveness
Lead, develop, and mentor total rewards team members
Partner closely with Legal, Finance and Business COE’s
Manage external consultants, brokers, and vendors
Establish and maintain total rewards policies, controls, and documentation
Lead the design and governance of base pay, commission programs, short-term incentives, long-term incentives
Oversee annual compensation planning cycles
Establish job architecture, market pricing, and leveling frameworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
Partner with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
Ensure compliance with all applicable wage, pay equity, and disclosure regulations
Provide strategic oversight of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
Lead benefits strategy, renewals, vendor negotiations, and cost-management initiatives
Ensure benefits programs are compliant, competitive, and supportive of employee wellbeing
Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to proactively manage risk
Drive effective employee communications and education around benefits and rewards