Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy tailored to the company's demands.
- Oversee the design of variable pay and incentive programs for different functions.
- Lead company-wide job evaluation and job mapping initiatives to create a standardized framework for roles across the organization.
- Establish consistent job families and levels, and ensure roles are accurately benchmarked to external and internal standards.
- Manage participation in and analysis of industry-specific compensation and benefits surveys.
- Use survey data to assess market competitiveness and identify pay gaps across different functions.
- Develop and maintain salary structures for all job levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and local market conditions.
- Regularly review and update salary structures in response to market trends, minimum wage changes, and internal equity reviews.
- Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of health and welfare plans, retirement savings programs, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Oversee open enrollment processes, vendor selection, and ongoing benefits administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
- Professional certifications in Compensation is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Prior experience in a retail or consumer-facing environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in compensation benchmarking, survey interpretation, and salary structure design.
- Excellent data analysis, communication, and leadership skills.