Director, Total Rewards

WHO WE ARE:Douglas Dynamics is North Americas premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life. We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment. HOW WE DO IT:Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:Be Customer & Results Driven Anticipate the PossibilitiesCollaborate & CareCommunicate ResponsiblyDevelop Self & OthersGet Better Every DayJOB SUMMARY:As Director of Total Rewards, youll architect and lead a bold, globally scalable compensation and benefits strategy that powers our growth and keeps us fiercely competitive. From Milwaukee to Beijing, youll shape an employee value proposition that stands out and stands up to a rapidly evolving market. As a core member of the HR leadership team, youll push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and design data-driven compensation and benefit strategies that fuel performance, engagement, and business success. WHAT YOULL LEAD:Strategy & InnovationDesign and execute a forward-thinking Total Rewards strategy tightly aligned to business growth and talent prioritiesBuild modern, competitive compensation frameworks (base, incentives, equity) and benefits programs that people valueContinuously evolve programs using market intelligence, workforce insights, and emerging trendsExecutive InfluenceAct as the go-to strategic advisor for leaders on pay, benefits, and workforce investment decisionsTurn complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence executive decisionsPartner with Finance to balance cost discipline with talent competitivenessM&A, Change & TransformationLead compensation and benefits due diligence for M&A activityRapidly integrate and harmonize reward programs across newly acquired businessesDrive change strategies that bring people along and keep them engagedOperations, Data & ScaleOptimize the systems and infrastructure powering rewards deliveryElevate analytics capabilities to enable smarter, faster decision-makingStreamline processes through automation and continuous improvementVendor & PartnershipsOwn and optimize relationships with brokers, consultants, and providersNegotiate aggressively to deliver high-impact, cost-effective programsHold partners accountable for performance and innovationGovernance & ComplianceEnsure compliance across U.S. and global regulations (ERISA, ACA, EEO-1, Form 5500, etc.)Build governance frameworks that scale with the businessStay ahead of regulatory shifts by never being reactive, always proactiveTeam LeadershipBuild and mentor a high-impact Total Rewards teamRaise the bar for expertise, execution, and strategic thinkingFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvementPrograms That MatterLead recognition and service award programs that reinforce culture and performanceOwn job architecture, salary benchmarking, and market positioningDrive initiatives that measurably improve engagement, retention, and employee experienceWHAT YOULL BRING:10+ years of progressive Total Rewards leadership experienceProven success building and scaling enterprise-wide compensation and benefits strategiesExperience operating in global environments (U.S. + China)Strong track record in M&A, integration, and transformationDeep expertise in compliance, market benchmarking, and rewards designExceptional analytical skillset and comfortable turning data into decisionsExecutive presence with the ability to influence and challenge senior leadersExperience leading vendors and cross-functional initiativesStrong command of HR systems, Excel, and executive-level presentationsBachelors degree required; CCP, CBP, or advanced degree a strong plusAbility to travel up to 25%Department:
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES
Location:
Milwaukee, WI