Total Rewards Leader

Total Rewards Leader

Location

Remote/Hybrid -Midwest & Northeastern U.S. (NY or IL regions preferred)

Work arrangement is location-dependent.

Travel: Limited travel for support meetings, collaboration opportunities, and organizational events.

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a strategic and analytical Total Rewards professional to help shape compensation and rewards programs that support business objectives and employee engagement.

This position blends strategy, consulting, and hands-on program management. The selected candidate will work closely with leaders across the organization to evaluate compensation practices, provide workforce insights, and support initiatives that attract, retain, and reward talent.

How You'll Make an Impact

You'll play a key role in helping leaders make informed decisions by analyzing workforce and compensation data, identifying trends, and developing practical recommendations. The role also partners with stakeholders to enhance programs, improve processes, and ensure compensation practices remain competitive and aligned with organizational goals.

Additional areas of focus include:

• Compensation analysis and market benchmarking
• Salary administration and pay structure support
• Incentive and reward program development
• Workforce and organizational data analysis
• Process improvement and program optimization
• Stakeholder partnership and consultation
• Reporting, metrics, and business insights
• Support of key people-related initiatives and projects

What We're Looking For

We're interested in professionals who bring a combination of analytical strength, sound business judgment, and the ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compensation, Total Rewards, HR analytics, or a related area (Minimum of 8 years' experience)
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience evaluating market data and developing recommendations
• Advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills
• The ability to communicate complex information in a clear, practical way
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

The Ideal Fit

This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys translating data into action, improving processes, and helping leaders make informed workforce decisions. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, comfortable working independently while building strong partnerships across the organization.