Director Total Rewards

We're hiring a Director, Total Rewards on behalf of a commercial real estate company headquartered in San Diego. This is a strategic leadership role sitting on the People & Culture leadership team and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. If you're a rewards leader who wants to own the strategy, not just administer it, this is worth a conversation.

The Role

You’ll lead compensation strategy, incentive program design, and HR technology for a high-performing, fast-moving organization. You’ll have direct access to the CPO and senior leadership, and your work will have a tangible impact on how the company attracts and retains top talent.

What You’ll Do

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Design and manage competitive, equitable compensation structures across the organization
• Lead the annual total rewards cycle — benchmarking, job evaluation, pay equity
• Develop and administer short- and long-term incentive programs
• Deliver compensation insights and reporting to leadership
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ADA, and applicable employment law

HR Technology

• Own the HR technology roadmap and drive platform optimization
• Partner on HRIS administration, integrations, and data integrity
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows and AI-enabled efficiencies

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in HR; 3+ years leading compensation and HRIS functions
• Deep expertise in comp program design, pay structures, and incentive administration
• Strong HRIS platform experience (UKG, Workday, or similar)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Background in commercial real estate, financial services, or life sciences a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required; CCP, SHRM‑SCP, or HRIS certifications a plus

Market‑competitive base salary + short- and long‑term incentives + comprehensive benefits package.

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