Head of Total Rewards Strategy & Operations

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying selling and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold team up deliver value and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration serves 100 carrier clients 2500 distributors and partners and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Vice President of Total Rewards will serve as a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for developing executing and evolving the companys global compensation and benefits programs. Reporting directly to the CHRO this role will be central to driving both immediate operational excellence and long-term transformation leveraging technology AI-enabled insights and modernized systems to reshape how the business manages rewards and retains its talent.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a PE-backed environment where scale speed and rigor are critical while also acting as a player/coach - capable of rolling up their sleeves to execute and deliver results today while building the strategy infrastructure and team that supports the workforce of the future. This leader will know what great looks like have the patience and stamina to chart the right sequencing of change and deliver programs that make Zinnia an attractive competitive place to work.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Partner with the CHRO and executive team to design and implement a forward-looking Total Rewards strategy aligned with business priorities growth objectives and evolving market demands.
• Lead the transformation of compensation and benefits programs into a technology-powered AI-enabled platform that drives efficiency scalability and business insight.
• Reimagine the Total Rewards operating model to balance immediate needs with long-term innovation.
• Present insights recommendations and data-driven perspectives to the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership helping shape decisions that influence the companys ability to manage and enable talent globally.
• Oversee design governance and administration of global compensation structures including base pay incentive programs equity and executive compensation.
• Implement scalable job architecture pay-for-performance frameworks and data-driven benchmarking practices.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to align compensation programs with company performance talent strategy and investor expectations.
• Lead the strategy design and management of comprehensive benefits offerings (healthcare retirement wellness leave recognition etc.) across diverse employee populations.
• Maximize the effectiveness of existing third-party partners in payroll benefits administration and other services; evaluate future needs and recommend when to expand or transition providers.
• Build innovative programs that address workforce wellbeing and engagement.
• Modernize the rewards infrastructure by introducing AI-enabled tools automation and analytics platforms to deliver real-time insights and improve decision-making.
• Ensure robust data governance and compliance in all aspects of compensation and benefits.
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability in processes systems and tools.
• Build lead and mentor a high-performing team of Total Rewards professionals fostering a culture of accountability innovation and collaboration.
• Serve as both strategist and hands-on operator ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day operations while advancing transformational initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Finance Legal and business leaders to ensure rewards programs are integrated well-communicated and effectively executed.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• 15 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing both compensation and benefits in complex multi-site or global organizations.
• Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment strongly preferred; ability to operate with rigor speed and investor-focused discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformational initiatives (technology enablement operating model redesign AI-driven insights automation etc.).
• Strong background in partnering with third-party vendors to maximize value service quality and innovation.
• Adept at presenting to Boards and Executives with strong executive presence and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to leverage data metrics and insights to inform strategy and drive outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills; proven ability to inspire develop and retain high-performing teams.
• Hands-on player/coach mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and execute as needed.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.

BONUS POINTS:

• Transformational Mindset: Able to envision and implement innovative tech-enabled approaches to Total Rewards.
• Hands-On Operator: Balances strategic thinking with operational execution; comfortable being in the details.
• Business Orientation: Understands financial levers and PE-backed performance expectations.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Uses analytics to drive insights action and continuous improvement.
• Change Leader: Comfortable leading through ambiguity and guiding organizations through major transitions.
• Patient Strategist: Knows how to sequence actions effectively for maximum impact with the resilience and stamina to drive sustainable change.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits including health/dental insurance parental leave 401(k) incentive/bonus opportunity tuition reimbursement and so much more. The expected salary range for this position is $200000 - $250000 dependent on skills and location. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individuals skills education experience training and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. Were looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia you collaborate with smart creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies deeper data insights and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability.

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