Director of Total Rewards

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The Director of Total Rewards drives the development and execution of a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns employee compensation and benefits with organizational objectives. This strategic role ensures that programs attract, retain, and motivate top talent while fostering a culture of excellence and results. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, the Director leads the design, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and responsive to the needs of a diverse workforce. As a key leader, this role shapes innovative and sustainable solutions that support the company's business objectives and talent strategy, enabling the organization to achieve its mission through its people.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of ten years progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards roles required.
• Minimum of five years leadership experience in HR, Total Rewards or related field required.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and leading large-scale projects required.
• Strong knowledge of total rewards concepts, including compensation structures, benefits design, incentive programs, and pay equity required.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements such as FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and other relevant regulations required.
• Knowledge of cost-containment strategies that balance competitiveness with fiscal responsibility required.
• Analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making required.
• Expertise in market benchmarking, job evaluation, and designing compensation frameworks required.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and compensation software tools required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to interact with executives, employees, and external vendors required.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align Total Rewards programs with organizational goals required.
• Experience navigating dynamic, high-growth environments and driving organizational change required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), or SHRM-SCP/PHR preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role within a large, complex organization preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced data analysis tools like Tableau preferred.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and harmonization of legacy compensation/benefits programs preferred.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives preferred.
• Expertise in designing and implementing technology-driven solutions for Total Rewards processes preferred.