The Director of Total Rewards will oversee compensation, benefits, HR systems, health, and safety, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Position Summary:
Are you ready to make a significant impact on our company’s success? As The Director of Total Rewards will be at the forefront of shaping and managing our compensation, benefits, HR systems, health and safety, and HR process and operations. This role will report to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and ensure that the company's total rewards strategy aligns with business goals and supports the attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public company compensation practices and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
•Compensation Management:
- Design, implement, and manage compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and equity plans, ensuring external competitiveness and internal equity.
- Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure compensation structures are competitive within the industry.
- Oversee the administration of executive compensation, including short-term and long-term incentive plans, in compliance with public company regulations
•Benefits Administration:
-Develop and manage comprehensive benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
-Ensure benefits programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with legal requirements.
-Evaluate and implement new benefits offerings to meet the evolving needs of employees.
•HR Systems:
-Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure efficient and accurate data management.
-Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate HR systems with other business systems.
•Health and Safety:
-Develop and implement health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
-Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
-Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
•HR Process and Operations:
-Streamline HR processes and operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
-Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
-Provide guidance and support to HR team members on operational issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
-Extensive experience in public company compensation practices, including equity compensation and executive pay
-Strong knowledge of HR systems and technology.
-Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.
-Certification in compensation (e.g., CCP) or benefits (e.g., CEBS) is a plus.
-Strategic thinking and the ability to align total rewards programs with business objectives.
-In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and best practices.
-Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technology platforms.
-Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
MeridianLink has a wonderful culture where people value the work they do and appreciate each other for their contributions. We develop our employees so they can grow professionally by preferring to promote from within. We have an open-door policy with direct access to executives; we want to hear your ideas and what you think. Our company believes that to be productive in the long term, we must have a genuine work-life balance. We understand that employees have families and full lives outside of the office. To that end, we honor their personal commitments.
MeridianLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
MeridianLink runs a comprehensive background check, credit check, and drug test as part of our offer process.
Salary range of $160,000 - $238,000. [It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.] The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law including geographical location.
Meridianlink offers:
Stock options or other equity-based awards
Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Robust paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Remote work
All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated, or superseded from time to time.
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