Director - Total Rewards (, KS, United States)

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic direction, execution and management of teams responsible for benefits, compensation, HR technology, HR solutions center, and HR operations programs
• Strategizes, designs and manages the execution, administration and communication of firmwide health and welfare programs
• Serves as plan administrator for the firm’s total rewards programs
• Manages relationships with external consultants, vendors, carriers and third‑party administrators
• Ensures compliance of total rewards programs and practices
• Partners with internal team and benefits consultants
• Directs the planning, implementation, and administration of FMLA, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations and mandatory sick leave programs
• Regularly assesses the internal equity and external competitiveness of the firm’s total reward programs
• Develops total reward programs and systems that are industry competitive
• Interacts effectively with business and human resource leaders
• Monitors trends/best practices, both internally and externally
• Oversees the development and implementation of new policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related area
• 12 years relevant experience including 5 years people/project management experience overseeing total rewards functions
• Experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration for a large organization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading total rewards programs, including benefits strategy, design, and administration, while ensuring compliance and competitiveness within the industry. Proven ability to manage relationships with external consultants and internal stakeholders effectively.