Senior Director, Global Rewards

Senior Director, Global Total Rewards

The Senior Director, Global Total Rewards leads the organization’s comprehensive rewards function, designing and executing an integrated framework of financial and non-financial rewards that aligns with business strategy to attract, motivate, and retain team members across all geographies.

• Design, implement, and continuously optimize the organization’s global compensation philosophy, structure, and programs—including base pay, variable pay, sales compensation, and executive compensation frameworks—to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Lead the research, analysis, and benchmarking of compensation and benefits practices across relevant labor markets and industries, synthesizing market intelligence into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Develop and manage short‑term incentive plans, long‑term incentive programs, and equity compensation strategies that align with business performance objectives and shareholder value creation.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, and executive leadership to design total rewards programs that support talent acquisition, retention, and organizational culture goals.
• Oversee the design, vendor management, and administration of global benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement, wellness initiatives, and work‑life balance offerings.
• Establish and maintain rewards governance frameworks, policies, and guidelines that ensure consistency, compliance, and appropriate controls across all compensation and benefits programs.
• Leverage Workday Compensation and Benefits modules to enable efficient merit cycles, bonus processing, equity administration, benefits enrollment, and rewards analytics.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable compensation and benefits regulations across all operating jurisdictions, including FLSA, ERISA, tax regulations, securities laws, and local country requirements.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle—including merit increase budgeting, bonus pool allocation, equity grant planning, and benefits renewal processes—with cross‑functional coordination.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on emerging trends in total rewards, including pay equity, pay transparency, flexible benefits design, well‑being programs, and future work considerations.
• Develop comprehensive communication strategies and materials to educate team members and managers on total rewards programs, ensuring clarity and appreciation of the value proposition.
• Monitor and analyze program effectiveness through key metrics such as cost per hire, retention rates, offer acceptance rates, benefits utilization, and employee satisfaction to drive continuous improvement.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global total rewards team, providing coaching, development, and strategic direction while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high‑performing team members.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
• Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
• Create a culture that is consistent with the organization’s focus on team member engagement and aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Lead team members using a performance management and development-focused approach to assist in goal setting, two‑way feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead team members to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related discipline strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 12‑15 years of…