Director, Rewards

Position: Director, Total Rewards
We are seeking a Director Total Rewards to join our Compensation and Total Rewards team in Denver, CO.

This is a hybrid position open to all locations in the US where there is an Atkins

Réalis office.

The Director of Total Rewards is a strategic leader responsible for designing and delivering compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role plays a critical part in shaping the overall employee experience by ensuring that total rewards offerings are competitive, inclusive, and aligned with the company’s culture and business strategy.

As part of a global team, the Director will ensure US & LATAM programs and practices are aligned across regions, compliant with local regulations, and reflect a unified global philosophy. This position requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to balance global consistency with local flexibility while supporting a diverse workforce and aligning with enterprise-wide objectives.

Your role

• Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy for the US & LATAM regions that enhances the employee experience and supports business objectives.
- Partner with senior leadership and HR colleagues to ensure rewards programs reinforce a high‑performance, employee‑centric culture.

• Compensation:
- Design and manage competitive compensation structures, including base pay, incentive plans, and equity programs.
- Lead annual compensation planning cycles, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with market benchmarks.

• Benefits:
- Oversee the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and ESPP).
- Manage the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, including design, compliance, vendor relationships, and employee education.
- Continuously assess and enhance benefits offerings to meet the evolving needs of a diverse workforce.

• Employee Experience & Wellbeing:
- Champion initiatives that improve overall employee experience, including wellbeing and financial wellness.
- Lead the development and implementation of recognition and reward programs that celebrate employee contributions and foster engagement.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):
- Provide strategic and operational support for M&A activities, including due diligence, total rewards integration, and harmonization of compensation and benefits programs.

• Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure all total rewards programs comply with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of compensation and benefits trends, legislation, and best practices.

• Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Total Rewards team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline and 10 years of experience.

• Demonstrated experience enhancing employee experience through total rewards strategies.

• Proven experience supporting M&A activities, including due diligence and post‑merger integration.

• Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, benefits design, 401(k) and ESPP administration, and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Mercer, WTW).

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits & rewards

At Atkins

Réalis, our values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence guide our work. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Additional information

Expected compensation range: $175,000 – $220,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

Atkins

Réalis is an equal‑opportunity, drug‑free employer: EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review our Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Réalis, we reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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