Director - Total Rewards

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. The Director of Total Rewards, as part of the Human Resources leadership team, contributes to the overall direction of the Human Resources function. This position is responsible for the strategy, development and implementation of total rewards programs to attract and retain talent. Ensures compensation and benefits are competitive, equitable, compliant and financially sustainable. The focus will be to continually develop, evaluate and effectively execute strategies and programs that align total rewards with business strategy, values, and mission, while leading teams committed to operational excellence, delivering seamless administration, and a positive employee experience.What You’ll Do:Leads the strategic direction, execution and management of teams responsible for benefits, compensation, HR technology, HR solutions center, and HR operations programs including mobility and executive officer benefits.Strategizes, designs and manages the execution, administration and communication of firmwide health and welfare programs, including group medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term income replacement, voluntary benefits and retirement plans.Serves as plan administrator for the firm’s total rewards programs, interpreting plan provisions and resolving all claims and matters arising under associated plans.Manages relationships with external consultants, vendors, carriers and third-party administrators and lead RFPs, when necessary to ensure quality service is received. Ensures compliance of total rewards programs and practices, advising leadership of changes in regulations, associated risks and potential impacts to the firm.Partners with internal team and benefits consultants to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings, plan design, plan renewals and expansion of benefit offerings. Directs the planning, implementation, and administration of FMLA, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations and mandatory sick leave programs to ensure compliance with the current legal requirements.Regularly assess the internal equity and external competitiveness of the firm’s total reward programs. Ensure alignment of incentive/reward elements with culture, strategy, and operational objectives of the firm.Develops total reward programs and systems that are industry competitive, aligned with rewards philosophy and strategy and enable management to effectively reward individual and group performance.Interacts effectively with business and human resource leaders to optimize the effectiveness of all total rewards programs with a strong process focus. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders.Monitors trends/best practices, both internally and externally and make recommendations to leadership on implementation or improvement.Oversees the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; manages the preparation and communication of information to current and former employees about total reward programs, procedures and changes. In partnership with HR Leadership Team, reinforces a pay for performance philosophy and ensures total rewards offerings are optimized, effectively communicated throughout the organization, and support the firm’s talent objectives and strategy.Performs other duties as assigned.What You’ll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related area and 12 years relevant experience including 5 years people/project management experience overseeing total rewards functionsExperience in benefits strategy, design, and administration for a large organizationWhat You’ll Bring:Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, specifically senior leadershipProven leadership, coaching, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environmentWhat We Prefer:Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and knowledge of federal and state benefits legislation and compliance requirementsAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#NF #HumanResources.Locations:Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)........................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.SummaryLocation: Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)Type: Full time