Head of Total Rewards Strategy and Operations
Zinnia
Head of Total Rewards Strategy and Operations
Zinnia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alpharetta • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Partner with the CHRO and executive team to design and implement a forward-looking Total Rewards strategy aligned with business priorities and growth objectives
- Lead the transformation of compensation and benefits programs into a technology-powered, AI-enabled platform
- Reimagine the Total Rewards operating model to balance immediate needs with long-term innovation
- Present insights, recommendations, and data-driven perspectives to the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
- Oversee design, governance, and administration of global compensation structures, including base pay, incentive programs, equity, and executive compensation
- Implement scalable job architecture, pay-for-performance frameworks, and data-driven benchmarking practices
- Partner with Finance and business leaders to align compensation programs with company performance and investor expectations
- Lead strategy, design, and management of comprehensive benefits offerings across diverse employee populations
- Maximize effectiveness of third-party partners in payroll and benefits administration; evaluate and recommend providers
- Build programs addressing workforce wellbeing and engagement
- Modernize rewards infrastructure by introducing AI-enabled tools, automation, and analytics platforms
- Ensure robust data governance and compliance in all aspects of compensation and benefits
- Drive continuous improvement and scalability in processes, systems, and tools
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Total Rewards team; foster accountability and innovation
- Serve as both strategist and hands-on operator ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day operations
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing both compensation and benefits in complex, multi-site or global organizations
- Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformational initiatives (technology enablement, operating model redesign, AI-driven insights, automation)
- Strong background in partnering with third-party vendors to maximize value and service quality
- Adept at presenting to Boards and Executives with strong executive presence
- Strong analytical acumen; ability to leverage data, metrics, and insights
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills
- Hands-on, “player/coach” mindset with willingness to execute
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills
Benefits
- Excellent career progression and competitive compensation
- Health/dental insurance
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Incentive/bonus opportunity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, retirement, wellness, leave, recognition)
- Professional development opportunities
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Total Rewards strategycompensation programsbenefits programsjob architecturepay-for-performance frameworksdata-driven benchmarkingAI-enabled toolsautomationanalytics platformsdata governance
Soft skills
leadershipteam-buildinganalytical acumencommunicationinfluencingexecutive presencestrategic thinkinginnovationaccountabilitycollaboration
