Head of Total Rewards Operations, U.S. & Canada

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Head of Total Rewards Operations - U.S. & Canada

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Head of Total Rewards Operations - U.S. & Canada to lead the execution and delivery of Total Rewards administration across the region.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role , responsible for service delivery, controls, and team performance- not strategy or program design. You will ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution across a complex, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery across Benefits, Compensation Administration, Leave & Absence, and Mobility
• Drive performance against SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely execution across all processes

Controls & Compliance

• Own SOPs, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations , tax rules, and company policies
• Partner with Audit, Legal, and Finance on SOX controls and reviews
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risk

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-functional operations team
• Provide guidance on complex cases and escalations
• Drive accountability, ownership, and performance standards

Systems & Process Improvement

• Partner with HRIS/IT on Workday, Dayforce, and system enhancements
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency
• Manage operational calendars and workflows

Reporting & Financial Alignment

• Oversee reporting, reconciliations, and data accuracy
• Partner with Payroll and Finance on accruals, costing, and financial integrity

Requirements

Must-Have

• 10+ years in HR/Total Rewards operations
• 5+ years leadership experience
• Experience across multiple Total Rewards functions (not siloed)
• Strong background in controls, compliance, and audit (SOX preferred)
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday, Dayforce, or similar)
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments

Nice-to-Have

• Shared services or global delivery model experience
• Certifications (CEBS, CCP, GPHR)
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems

What Great Looks Like

• Thinks in process flows and execution , not theory
• Proactively addresses risk, controls, and audit readiness
• Brings structure to complex operations
• Balances people leadership with execution rigor
• Measures impact with data and operational metrics

What This Role Is Not

• Not Total Rewards strategy or program design
• Not a siloed functional role

This is a high-impact operational leadership role focused on execution excellence across U.S. & Canada .

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Who we are : We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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The base pay range for this position is:

$189,950 - $261,184

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.


The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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