Director Talent and Total Rewards

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Job Summary

The Director, HR Shared Services is responsible for leading the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide HR programs, processes, and systems that support Latham's growth strategy and people objectives. This role serves as a key member of the HR leadership team and provides strategic and operational leadership across Total Rewards operations, talent management processes, HR systems, workforce analytics, and enterprise HR projects.

The Director will drive execution of critical HR initiatives, establish scalable people processes, enhance operational excellence, and ensure sustainable ownership of foundational talent programs including job architecture, manager development, performance management, employee engagement, talent review, and succession planning.

This position partners closely with HR Business Partners, functional leaders, and executive leadership to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes while improving the employee and manager experience.

Some of What You Will Do:

Shared Services & Operational Excellence

• Lead the HR Shared Services function, ensuring efficient, scalable, and consistent delivery of HR processes and services.
• Drive standardization, process optimization, and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, governance structures, and service delivery standards.
• Oversee HR operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support data-driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled solutions.

Talent Management and Development

• Drive performance management processes and enhancements.
• Design and implement scalable manager development programs that strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and learning priorities.
• Support leadership development initiatives, mentoring programs, and workforce capability-building efforts.
• Measure and report on leadership development effectiveness.

Compensation

• Lead compensation operations, governance, and administration.
• Oversee market pricing, job evaluation, salary structure administration, compensation analytics, and annual compensation planning processes.
• Support executive compensation analysis and Compensation Committee preparation.
• Ensure compensation programs are administered consistently and aligned with company philosophy and market practices.
• Partner with Finance and HR leadership on workforce and compensation budgeting activities.
• Maintain and govern enterprise job architecture frameworks.
• Oversee career ladders, job leveling, and role taxonomy structures.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and organizational design efforts.
• Ensure alignment between talent practices, compensation programs, and organizational structure.

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in HR Operations, Shared Services, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related areas.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide HR projects and transformation initiatives. Including influencing and change management activities.
• Strong background in compensation, talent management, or HR operations.
• Experience working with executive leadership and influencing business decisions.

Experience implementing scalable HR processes within a growth-oriented organization preferred.

Why Join Latham? At Latham, we invest in your well-being, growth, and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your family with:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
• Personalized benefits advocacy and support
• Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources

Join a team that's invested in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Director Talent and Total Rewards

Location: Latham, NY

Employment Type: Hybrid/Onsite

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: 125,000 - 195,000

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus: Target bonus of 17.5% of base pay

Latham, The Pool Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Latham, The Pool Company is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.