Total Rewards Leader
Core
Design and execute enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce in a mission-driven research organization.
Role type
Manager of Total Rewards (Strategic IC)
Builds
Enterprise compensation and benefits programs for a complex, multi-disciplinary workforce
Domain
Government research laboratory / Human Resources / Total Rewards
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compensation strategy design, job architecture, market benchmarking, pay program design, executive consultation, regulatory compliance, vendor management, team leadership, data analytics, federal/state HR law knowledge
Preferred skills
Benefits leadership, union-represented employee experience, scientific/research/government contracting environment experience, CCP or CEBS certification
Technologies
Workday, HCMS, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with organizational objectives; Provide strategic counsel on compensation trends, market intelligence, and regulatory developments; Lead job evaluation, market pricing, and compensation analyses; Ensure compliance with Department of Energy contractual requirements and federal/state regulations; Lead and develop a high-performing team of 15 professionals; Oversee salary review processes and internal compensation audits.
Seniority
Manager, strategic leadership with team management