Head of Total Rewards

At Stout were dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented Accountable Committed Relationship-Focused Super-Responsive and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Impact Youll Make

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that supports Stouts growth objectives financial goals and talent strategy.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on compensation benefits incentive design and workforce investment decisions.
Build scalable competitive and performance-driven rewards programs that attract retain and motivate top talent.
Drive governance consistency and operational excellence across compensation benefits and rewards programs in a multi-entity and evolving business environment.
Partner closely with People Operations and HRIS teams to ensure effective implementation system enablement and program administration.

What Youll Do

Define evolve and communicate the firms Total Rewards philosophy and strategy.
Lead compensation strategy including job architecture leveling frameworks salary structures market benchmarking and annual compensation planning processes.
Design and oversee incentive and bonus programs aligned with business objectives and performance outcomes.
Partner with executive leadership on compensation cost modeling workforce planning budgeting and investment decisions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on rewards strategy and organizational growth initiatives.
Define and oversee benefits strategy ensuring programs remain competitive cost-effective compliant and scalable.
Manage benefits vendors and evaluate program effectiveness through ongoing performance monitoring.
Support M&A activity organizational growth initiatives and integration efforts through scalable rewards strategies.
Establish key metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Develop and execute communication strategies related to compensation benefits and rewards programs.
Lead and develop the Total Rewards function including defining operating models governance structures and decision rights across Total Rewards People Operations and HRIS.
Partner with HRIS teams to support system enablement and optimization of rewards-related processes and reporting.

What You Bring

15 years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards Compensation Benefits or Human Resources.
Demonstrated success leading Total Rewards programs within high-growth professional services consulting or similarly complex organizations.
Deep expertise in compensation strategy job architecture market benchmarking and incentive plan design.
Experience partnering with HRIS teams on HR technology strategy and implementation including Workday optimization and governance.
Proven success scaling compensation job architecture and rewards processes in complex or rapidly growing organizations.
Strong financial acumen including workforce planning budgeting forecasting and compensation cost modeling.
Experience advising executive leadership teams and influencing organizational decision-making.
Ability to translate strategic Total Rewards initiatives into scalable systems workflows reporting and operational processes.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex compensation and HR technology concepts to executive and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Global Total Rewards experience.
Experience operating within multi-entity or highly complex organizational structures.
M&A integration or transformation experience.

How Youll Thrive

Think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus on execution and scalability.
Build trusted partnerships with executive leadership People Operations HRIS and business leaders across the firm.
Leverage data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Balance employee experience market competitiveness and financial stewardship when designing rewards programs.
Demonstrate adaptability and leadership in a dynamic high-growth environment.
Foster collaboration accountability and innovation while embodying Stouts core values and commitment to Relentless Excellence.
Deliver scalable competitive and financially aligned rewards programs that support talent attraction retention and long-term growth.

Why Stout
At Stout we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation benefits and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training mentorship employee resource groups and clear performance feedback ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

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Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements qualifications and merit without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local state or federal law.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture inclusion and personal growth Stout might just be the right place for you.