Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards

Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards

About the Company

Pioneering community college system

Industry
Education Management

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1965

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

• Education

Specialties

• higher education
• technical certificates
• and vocational degrees and certificates

About the Role

The Company is in search of a strategic and results-driven Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation programs. This executive leadership role is pivotal in ensuring that total rewards strategies are competitive, fiscally responsible, compliant, and aligned with the institution's long-term goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction on executive compensation plans, salary structures, annual merit processes, and incentive pay programs. They will also play a key role in shaping the institution's compensation philosophy and ensuring that total rewards programs drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational excellence. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in compensation and total rewards, including a minimum of 7 years in an executive leadership role. The role requires deep expertise in executive compensation, incentive pay design, and compensation governance, as well as strong financial acumen and experience with compensation budget planning. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and executing total rewards strategies that align with enterprise-wide objectives and drive organizational performance. Proficiency in HRIS platforms and advanced compensation analytics is essential, as is the ability to engage with senior leadership, finance, legal, and HR teams to drive strategic compensation initiatives. The role demands a leader with a strong executive presence, the ability to build and lead high-performing teams, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance in compensation administration.

Hiring Manager Title
CHRO

Functions

• Human Resources