Group Director, Total Rewards & People Operations
Skills
- Deep expertise in compensation design, benchmarking, job architecture and executive compensation.
- Experience managing payroll operations and related compliance (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA).
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and HR systems (ADP Workforce Now and/or BambooHR).
- Strong strategic, analytical and financial modeling skills to support reward decision-making.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex programs clearly.
- Experience leading and developing People Ops, payroll and Total Rewards teams.
- Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead Total Rewards function covering compensation, benefits, employee health, and retirement programs across the Americas.
- Design and execute compensation programs including job architecture, job pricing, benchmarking, and annual pay cycles.
- Oversee payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely processing and regulatory compliance.
- Direct benefits design, implementation and administration to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Govern 401(k) programs including administration, compliance testing, audits, and committee participation.
- Provide strategic reporting and insights to executive leadership and the compensation committee.
- Monitor market, regulatory and economic trends to evolve Total Rewards programs.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts and cost management for benefits, payroll and rewards providers.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to communicate Total Rewards offerings and drive engagement.
- Ensure HRIS/data integrity and alignment between People Operations and Total Rewards processes.
- Manage People Operations activities including onboarding, offboarding, leave/visa administration and data accuracy.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related field preferred.
- Relevant HR certifications (e.g., CCP, SHRM-SCP) advantageous.
- Continuous professional development in compensation, benefits and payroll best practices recommended.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Parental leave
- Remote work flexibility
- Inclusive, collaborative culture and B Corp commitment
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