Total Rewards Program Director

The Total Rewards Program Director is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of global Total Rewards programs. This role ensures that compensation, benefits, mobility, recognition, and wellbeing programs are scalable, consistent, and operationally strong. 

The role contributes to the evolution of Total Rewards strategy and develops programs aligned with the company’s EVP, talent strategy, and Total Rewards philosophy. It translates strategic priorities into well-designed programs, clear frameworks, effective governance, and consistent execution across both ongoing operations and key program cycles. 

The Director partners closely with HRBPs, People Services, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver high-quality programs and a consistent experience globally. 

 

What you'll do

Program Design & Development 

• Design and build global Total Rewards programs, frameworks, and operating models that are scalable, predictable, and easy to navigate  

• Define program requirements, workflows, governance, and supporting documentation  

• Establish clear ownership, decision-making structures, and cross-functional alignment  

Program Implementation & Execution 

• Lead end-to-end implementation of global TR programs, including compensation cycles, market benchmarking, benefits renewals, equity processes, recognition programs, mobility workflows, and M&A integration support  

• Manage timelines, workplans, and stakeholder coordination across functions  

• Ensure high-quality, consistent execution across all programs  

Program Management & Continuous Improvement 

• Own the ongoing operation of TR programs, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently day-to-day  

• Maintain and evolve documentation, playbooks, and process maps  

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate to improve the operating model  

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Partner with HRBPs, People Services, HRIS, People Analytics, Finance, and Legal to ensure programs are compliant, integrated, and well-governed  

• Support due diligence and post-acquisition integration of Total Rewards programs  

• Align with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management  

Data, Systems & Reporting 

• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy in partnership with HRIS and People Analytics  

• Define reporting needs and support development of dashboards and insights  

• Use data and program insights to identify issues and inform improvements  

Employee & Manager Experience 

• Develop clear, practical materials (guides, FAQs, toolkits, templates) that make programs easy to understand and use  

• Ensure changes to programs are well-communicated and supported through strong change management  

 

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, HR program management, compensation, benefits, or related areas  

• Proven experience designing and managing global or large-scale HR programs  

• Strong program and project management skills with the ability to drive execution  

• Ability to translate strategy into structured programs and operational delivery  

• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics  

• Comfortable working with data, systems, and cross-functional stakeholders  

• Global experience preferred  

 

What Success Looks Like 

• Programs are well-designed, scalable, and consistently executed across regions  

• Day-to-day operations run smoothly with clear ownership and minimal friction