Sr. Director, Total Rewards

C.H. Guenther & Son-posted 3 months ago

$139,514 - $272,864/Yr

Full-time • Senior

San Antonio, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

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Based in our San Antonio, TX headquarters, the Sr. Director of Total Rewards will serve as a strategic leader and player-coach, responsible for the design, innovation, and communication of CHG’s total rewards programs, including compensation structures, incentive pay, benefits, and the HRIS (Workday) platform. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can align total rewards strategies with business objectives, ensuring CHG remains competitive in attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent. The primary scope of responsibility is for North American compensation and benefits but will also be accountable for harmonization and standardization across our global footprint. The Sr. Director will also be accountable for developing a small, high-performing team while driving continuous improvement and modernization in compensation and benefits practices.

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and business leaders, ensuring total rewards programs directly support business performance, talent strategy, and culture.
Translate business strategy into actionable total rewards programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent.
Lead discussions at both detailed program design level and with senior executives, tailoring communication for different audiences.
Direct external partners (benefits brokers, medical/insurance providers, compensation consultants, etc.) to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation in program design and delivery.
Design, implement, and evaluate compensation structures, base pay systems, and incentive pay programs to ensure alignment with business goals.
Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive positioning, particularly within manufacturing and food industry peer groups.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, pay-for-performance strategies, and recognition programs.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing compensation.
Oversee the design, evaluation, and communication of employee benefits programs that promote well-being, engagement, and retention.
Partner with brokers and providers to deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions that align with CHG’s employer value proposition.
Monitor industry trends and regulations to ensure competitive, compliant, and future-ready benefits offerings.
Lead the annual benefits renewal process and identify opportunities for improvement in vendor performance and employee experience.
Lead and optimize Workday as the central global HRIS platform, ensuring accurate data, compliance, and usability.
Oversee reporting, analytics, and dashboards that provide actionable workforce insights for leadership.
Drive process improvements and automation within HRIS to support scalability and efficiency.
Partner with IT and external vendors to ensure system stability, enhancements, and data security.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
15+ years of progressive total rewards experience focused on compensation and benefits, with 7+ years in a leadership role.
Hands-on experience managing HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
Leadership and hands on experience with NA compensation and benefits programs required; experience with compensation and benefits programs in the UK, Germany, Belgium and/or Austria a plus.
Experience in the manufacturing industry required, experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus.

Proven ability to design and implement strategic compensation and benefits programs that align with business needs.
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing a small team of professionals.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data and program designs into actionable insights and executive-level recommendations.
Comfort engaging in both detailed program design discussions and high-level executive conversations.
Proven track record of effectively managing external partners, including brokers, benefits providers, insurers, and compensation consultants.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible savings account
Health savings account
401K matching savings plan
Employee assistance program
Wellness programs
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan counseling
Employee referral program
Paid time off

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