Total Rewards Lead (Centennial, CO, USA)

Orica•Centennial, CO

5d•$89,700 - $125,580•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Lead to join our North America Performance & Reward team. In this highly visible role, you will help shape and deliver programs that attract, motivate, retain, and engage employees across North America. You'll serve as a trusted partner to leaders, employees, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders while supporting Orica's health, welfare, remuneration, and wellness programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a total rewards professional who enjoys balancing strategy and execution, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and elevating the employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of Human Resources experience.
7+ years of U.S. health and welfare plan administration and program management experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years supporting auxiliary employee benefit programs.
5+ years supporting employee wellbeing and wellness programs.
5+ years of remuneration(compensation) experience.
Financial acumen and budgeting experience.
Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to build strong vendor, stakeholder, and customer relationships.
Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, and Dayforce.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Oversee employee health and wealth programs for the assigned region, country, or business segment in partnership with the global/regional Performance & Reward team and Regional P&R Manager.
Support benefits integration and harmonization activities for mergers and acquisitions.
Partner with vendors, carriers, brokers, and benefit providers to improve program effectiveness, service delivery, and efficiency.
Participate in governance committees supporting health, welfare, and retirement programs.
Collaborate with global and regional Performance & Reward teams on wellbeing and workforce engagement initiatives.
Manage leaves of absence, including Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) programs.
Oversee workers' compensation programs in partnership with the SHES team and third-party administrators.
Support employee recognition and service award programs.
Ensure timely reporting, filings, contributions, and compliance activities across benefits and retirement programs.
Partner with regional and global stakeholders to implement and enhance employee programs.
Serve as a key resource for employee questions and issues related to benefits and health and wealth programs.
Work with vendors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including Form 5500 filings, audits, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and other statutory obligations.
Support annual salary planning, compensation reviews, bonus administration, and related reporting.
Identify and drive opportunities to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, employee experience, and cost management.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company provided Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Legal Plan
401(k) + Company Match
Company provided Maternity Leave
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays