Director Total Rewards

Director, Total Rewards | Raleigh, NC or Bethesda, MD

I’m partnering with a publicly traded, global organization in the renewable energy/manufacturing space on a search for a Director of Total Rewards . This is a highly visible opportunity to lead and help shape the Total Rewards function for an organization of approximately 1,000 employees .

Reporting directly to the CHRO , this person will step into a role with significant ownership and the opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organization.

What makes this opportunity exciting:

• True Total Rewards leadership role: We’re looking for someone with strong, well-rounded experience across both Compensation and Benefits . This isn’t a role for someone who has spent their career exclusively on one side of Total Rewards - the ideal candidate understands how both functions work together and can lead the overall strategy.
• Build, improve, and modernize: There is a lot of opportunity to make an impact. This leader will help drive change, improve processes, strengthen programs, and bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to the function.
• Lead multiple teams: Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll will ultimately fall under this leader's organization. Prior experience directly overseeing Payroll is not required , but this person should be comfortable taking on leadership responsibility for the broader function.
• Highly visible partnership: Reporting directly to the CHRO, this individual will work closely with senior leadership, HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure Total Rewards programs support the company's evolving business and workforce needs.
• HR technology transformation: Experience with Dayforce is preferred but not required . Candidates should be comfortable leveraging HR technology, data, and analytics to improve processes and support decision-making.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant leadership experience within Total Rewards, with a strong balance of Compensation and Benefits
• Experience leading teams and developing talent
• Background supporting a manufacturing, industrial, operational, or multi-site workforce is highly preferred
• Someone who can operate strategically while still being willing to get involved in the day-to-day when needed
• Comfortable leading through change and helping modernize processes and programs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership

Location:

This role is hybrid, with 3 days onsite per week , and can be based in either:

• Raleigh, NC
• Bethesda, MD

Relocation assistance is available , and candidates who are not currently local must be genuinely open to relocating to one of these two locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Total Rewards leader who wants a broad scope of responsibility, direct exposure to executive leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HR technology.