Director of Total Rewards managing compensation and benefits strategy for AvonRisk. Focused on employee experience, compliance, and financial soundness.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and continuously optimize a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce needs
Personally lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, job architecture, and equity-based rewards
Conduct hands-on market pricing, benchmarking, and pay equity analyses to ensure competitiveness and internal alignment
Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders as a consultative, internal client-facing advisor, providing clear, data-backed guidance on offers, promotions, adjustments, and retention strategies
Analyze, design, implement, and administer competitive benefits programs and policies
Manage the full benefits portfolio, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee referral programs, and leave policies
Own end-to-end benefits operations, including employee communications, policy interpretation, vendor management, carrier relationships, billing, and issue resolution
Serve as a primary escalation point for complex or sensitive employee situations, responding with empathy, clarity, and a strong service mindset
Prepare and manage the annual benefits budget; track and forecast spend, reconcile invoices, and analyze cost drivers in partnership with Finance
Review monthly plan performance and utilization reports; analyze trends and cost impact to recommend plan design or vendor changes that improve value while maintaining a positive employee experience
Administer the 401(k) program, including funding, vendor coordination, participant communications, and oversight of nondiscrimination testing and annual audits
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, FLSA, etc.) while balancing compliance with employee understanding and experience
Oversee leaves administration (FMLA, STD, LTD, WC), ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable laws and supporting employees through complex or life-impacting situations
Build and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and analyses to support compensation decisions, benefits strategy, budgeting, and workforce planning
Analyze compensation and benefits trends, utilization, and cost impact; translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and internal stakeholders
Support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, market adjustments) through detailed modeling, scenario analysis, and execution
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of compensation and benefits data
Lead and develop total rewards team members while remaining directly involved in key deliverables
Set a high standard for internal customer service, responsiveness, and professionalism across the Total Rewards function
Drive continuous improvement across programs, processes, and communications using data, feedback, and employee experience insights
Support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes through compensation and benefits analysis, integration planning, and cost modeling
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner across HR and the business
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits / total rewards leadership (healthcare preferred)
Proven experience designing and implementing total rewards programs in complex or fast-growing organizations
Advanced to expert-level Excel skills, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to balance data-driven decisions and human impact
Deep understanding of compensation and benefits compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, FLSA, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to serve as an empathetic, trusted internal advisor with strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to operate as a hands-on, execution-focused leader in a fast-paced environment.
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