Director, Total Rewards

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Remote-first work model across the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii.Full-TimeDirector
Salary125,000 - 140,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
8+ years
Required Skills
Microsoft Excel

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, and payroll leadership.
  • Proven experience designing or transforming compensation philosophies and job architecture.
  • Deep expertise in benefits administration, retirement plans, ACA compliance, ERISA, and 5500 filings.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and union or CBA environments.
  • Experience managing leave and accommodation programs for diverse or shift-based workforces.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including advanced Excel.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems.
  • Ability to balance strategic design with hands-on operational execution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and values-driven HR practices.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the overall Total Rewards philosophy, including compensation positioning, internal equity principles, and transparency frameworks.
  • Design and oversee compensation structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks.
  • Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit, promotion, and incentive processes.
  • Develop and maintain competitive benefits, retirement, and wellbeing programs.
  • Ensure full compliance with ERISA, ACA reporting, 5500 filings, and multi-state payroll and labor regulations.
  • Oversee payroll strategy and operational accuracy.
  • Build and evolve recognition programs that reinforce organizational culture and values.
  • Lead and mentor the Total Rewards team.
  • Develop dashboards and governance structures for transparency.
  • Drive leave, accommodation, and compliance strategies across a complex, multi-state, shift-based workforce.
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