Director, Total Rewards The client is seeking a Director, Total Rewards to lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of compensation and rewards programs and policies across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership to develop total rewards strategies that support business objectives, the employee value proposition, and long-term organizational success. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of programs that support employees, executives, and the organization’s board-level stakeholders.
You will shape and evolve the organization’s total rewards philosophy, compensation structures, and reward programs, including oversight related to payroll and benefits functions. Key initiatives may include job architecture, market benchmarking, executive compensation governance, data analytics, and ongoing program optimization, working collaboratively with leaders across the business. Typical responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive total rewards strategy; leading design and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, payroll, retirement, incentive, and recognition programs; and managing compensation philosophy, salary structures, pay equity initiatives, annual compensation reviews, and job architecture frameworks.
Additional responsibilities include designing, administering, and evaluating executive compensation programs and policies, conducting market intelligence and compensation analysis to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity, and preparing recommendations and governance materials for executive leadership and board committees. You will oversee payroll and benefits delivered by third parties and manage vendor relationships and related systems to support compliance. The role also involves using analytics and financial insights to support workforce planning and budgeting, and providing leadership, coaching, and subject matter expertise while building strong stakeholder relationships. The client expects a strategic, results-oriented total rewards leader with deep expertise across compensation, benefits, payroll, executive rewards, and analytics, along with strong business and financial acumen and the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.