Job Openings Total Rewards Director

About the job Total Rewards Director

Position Overview

The Total Rewards Director is a strategic HR leader responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of the organizations total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, incentive programs, and reward policies.

Within a building materials organization operating in a competitive and cost-sensitive industrial environment, this role ensures reward programs effectively attract, retain, and motivate high-performing talent across manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering, and corporate functions. The position requires strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to align reward frameworks with business performance and long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Total Rewards Strategy

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning.

  • Ensure competitive positioning within the building materials and manufacturing sectors through regular market benchmarking.

  • Advise executive leadership on compensation trends, reward structures, and financial implications.

2. Compensation Management

  • Design and maintain salary structures, grading frameworks, and pay governance policies.

  • Lead the annual salary review, merit increase, and bonus processes.

  • Develop and manage short-term and long-term incentive programs aligned with operational and financial targets.

  • Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all employee segments.

3. Benefits & Wellbeing Programs

  • Oversee the design and administration of employee benefit programs, including healthcare, retirement plans, insurance, leave policies, and wellness initiatives.

  • Evaluate program effectiveness, cost efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

  • Manage relationships with external brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators.

4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and corporate governance standards.

  • Conduct periodic pay equity and compensation audits.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and policy frameworks to mitigate risk.

5. Analytics & Reporting

  • Utilize HR data and market intelligence to support decision-making.

  • Prepare executive-level reports on compensation trends, reward costs, and ROI.

  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of reward programs.

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and Business Leaders to align reward programs with budget and strategic priorities.

  • Support Talent Acquisition with competitive offer structures for critical hires.

  • Lead communication initiatives to enhance employee understanding and appreciation of total rewards offerings.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

  • Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

  • Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

  • Prior experience within manufacturing, industrial, or building materials sectors is strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated expertise in compensation design, incentive plan development, and benefits strategy.


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