Total Rewards Leader

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Total Rewards Leader to shape and lead our enterprise total rewards strategy as our Firm continues to grow and evolve. This is an opportunity for an accomplished compensation and rewards leader to build scalable programs that connect business performance with how we attract, motivate, reward and retain our people.We are particularly interested in leaders who have designed and implemented sophisticated compensation programs within large, complex organizations, including variable compensation, incentive pay and commission programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role will advise executive leadership and lead our broader approach to compensation, benefits and rewards across the United States and our international workforce. This role is ideally hybrid from one of Cherry Bekaert's U.S. office locations.As the Total Rewards Leader, you will:Set and lead our enterprise total rewards strategy, translating business, talent and financial priorities into a multi-year roadmap for compensation, benefits and rewards.Design and evolve large-scale compensation programs, including base pay architecture, variable compensation, incentive plans and commission programs that align rewards with individual, team and Firm performance.Advise the CHRO and executive leadership on complex compensation and rewards decisions, presenting clear recommendations, financial implications and tradeoffs.Build innovative rewards solutions to support growth, changing business models, hard-to-fill roles, expanding advisory services and newly acquired businesses.Lead enterprise compensation, including annual compensation planning, market benchmarking, incentive programs, pay fairness and the ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness.Lead benefits and broader rewards programs, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, leave programs and vendor relationships.Guide rewards strategy through M&A activity, including due diligence, program evaluation and the integration of acquired employees into Cherry Bekaert's rewards programs.Lead and develop the Total Rewards team, creating a high-performing function that combines strong analytics, thoughtful program design and an exceptional service mindset.What You Bring to the Role:Significant leadership experience across compensation and total rewards, with demonstrated success building and scaling compensation programs in a large, complex enterprise environment.Deep experience designing and implementing variable compensation, incentive and commission programs, including plan design, performance measures, financial modeling and program governance.Strong command of compensation strategy, including executive compensation decision support, market benchmarking, pay architecture, annual compensation processes and pay fairness.Demonstrated ability to advise C-suite and senior executives, translating complex rewards, business and financial considerations into clear recommendations and actionable decisions.Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling, scenario analysis and developing business cases for significant rewards investments.Experience leading and developing compensation, benefits or broader Total Rewards teams.Experience supporting a geographically distributed workforce; experience with global Total Rewards programs is particularly valuable.Experience within large professional services, consulting or similarly complex organizations is highly valued.Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including compensation and benefits due diligence and integration, is a plus.Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations affecting compensation and benefits programs.Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance or a related field; CCP, CEBS or comparable Total Rewards credentials are valued but not required.What you can expect from us: Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respectThe opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages youA collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional developmentCompetitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeingFlexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of workOpportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different culturesBenefits Information:Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.Pay Range: $198,200 - $300,000 per yearAbout Cherry BekaertCherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. 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