Total Rewards Section Head

Juhayna•New York, NY

About The Position

The Total Rewards Section Head drives the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s reward strategies to support expansion, retention, and talent acquisition. The role ensures compensation and benefits are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business needs, and partners with HR Business Partners to gain business insights and deliver total reward programs. The position manages compensation structures, pay scales, incentive plans, job evaluation and grading, benchmarking, and annual reward processes. It also oversees benefits programs and vendor relationships, ensures regulatory compliance, and uses SAP HRIS data and analytics to improve reporting, decision-making, and total rewards effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in total rewards, with a strong background in compensation and benefits.
Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits administration, payroll processes, and employee relations best practices.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic compensation programs and benefits packages.
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and strong analytical aptitude for leveraging HR data.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership abilities and experience managing teams and collaborating cross-functionally.
Strategic thinking, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or relevant HR certifications.
Experience in a high-growth or expansion environment.

Responsibilities

Manage salary structures, pay scales, incentive plans, equity, and performance-based rewards aligned with market trends and business objectives.
Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to maintain competitive compensation offerings.
Lead job evaluations, job grading, salary banding, and industry benchmarking.
Manage annual merit increases, promotion adjustments, bonus programs, and incentive plan reviews.
Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies aligned with HR strategies.
Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and industry standards.
Manage benefits packages, including health insurance, allowances, wellness, and other employee perks.
Ensure benefits programs are cost-effective and aligned with company objectives.
Manage benefits vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices to maintain compliance and improve benefits offerings.
Monitor benefits participation and feedback to refine programs.
Ensure HR data integrity and accuracy for reporting and decision-making.
Collaborate with IT and HR teams to optimize HRIS functionality and employee self-service capabilities.
Use analytics to assess total rewards effectiveness and inform strategic adjustments.
Partner with HR Business Partners to gather business insights and deliver total rewards programs.