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Position Overview:
Join a growing and dynamic HR team as our Director of Total Rewards where youll lead the strategy and execution of comprehensive rewards programs that drive impact across North America. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic hands-on leader to shape the future of how we recognize reward and retain talent across the United States Canada and Mexico.
In this role youll be responsible for designing implementing and overseeing compensation benefits retirement wellbeing recognition and payroll programs. Youll ensure these programs including base pay incentive plans health and welfare benefits retirement and savings plans (such as 401(k) profit-sharing and regional equivalents) and employee recognition are competitive compliant cost-effective and aligned with our companys culture and business objectives.
The Director will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver a cohesive total rewards strategy that attracts motivates and retains top talent while enhancing the overall employee experience. In Mexico compensation and benefits are administered through a third-party vendor with this role providing oversight and strategic partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation & Incentives
- Lead the design implementation and oversight of compensation and incentive programs across North America (U.S. Canada and Mexico) ensuring alignment with business and talent strategies.
- Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to inform salary structures total compensation decisions and internal equity.
- Collaborate with Finance Legal HR and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are competitive equitable compliant and support organizational goals.
- Partner with the HR Programs Manager to align compensation initiatives with broader HR programs and ensure effective execution of related projects.
- Oversee the third-party vendor relationship managing compensation in Mexico ensuring performance compliance and contract expectations are met.
Benefits Wellbeing & Recognition
- Design and manage health welfare wellness and employee recognition programs that enhance employee engagement and support a strong organizational culture.
- Ensure all benefit offerings are cost-effective compliant and aligned with current regulations best practices and business objectives.
- Oversee vendor relationships and contract management across benefits and recognition programs to ensure high service levels and value delivery.
- Stay current on industry trends and collaborate with internal partners to develop innovative cost-conscious solutions.
Retirement & Savings Plans
- Lead the strategy and administration of retirement and savings plans (e.g. 401(k) profit-sharing and regional equivalents) ensuring compliance performance and competitiveness.
- Manage plan communications and employee education initiatives to support strong participation and positive retirement outcomes.
- Maintain vendor relationships and regularly evaluate plan design and delivery to ensure a best-in-class employee experience.
Payroll & Compliance
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of payroll operations across North America ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with policies and regulations.
- Integrate payroll compensation and benefits processes to support a seamless employee experience and organizational efficiency.
- Promote a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement within the payroll function.
- Support process improvements documentation audit readiness and serve as a key escalation point for complex payroll issues.
Leadership and Communication:
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior leaders on all aspects of total rewards.
- Communicate complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences including executives managers and employees.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to cross-functional teams and vendors fostering collaboration accountability and results.
- Champion a people-first data-informed approach that supports talent attraction retention and engagement across the organization.
- Demonstrate the ability to set clear objectives motivate teams and guide achievement aligned with company goals vision and core values.
- Mentor evaluate and develop staff to enhance skills morale and operational efficiency.
- Delegate responsibility and authority strategically to maximize team strengths and effectiveness.
- Model a strong customer service mindset anticipating needs and responding with urgency and positive action to internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive a results-oriented culture focused on prioritizing efforts that meet or exceed business goals and improve customer satisfaction.
- Foster an environment that values initiative accountability and continuous improvement.
Expected Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading total rewards programs in the United States and Canada.
- Experience managing third-party vendor relationships.
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex programs.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and experience working in a Windows environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS compensation benefits and payroll administration software.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience overseeing payroll functions.
- Masters degree or professional certification in HR/Total Rewards (e.g. CCP CBP SPHR CHRL).
Travel:
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Discover a Fulfilling Career:
At Composites One our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity fostering both personal and professional growth.
We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued and together we achieve great things.
Respect Teamwork and Communication are Woven into our Core Values:
Our guiding principle of Respect Teamwork and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers our Team and the world around us.
Benefits:
Explore our comprehensive health retirement wellness and professional growth programs in detail here.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At Composites One all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.
ADA Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at .
Required Experience:
Director