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CapMetro · 1 day ago

Director, Total Rewards

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider, and they are seeking a Director of Total Rewards to shape and implement their compensation, benefits, wellness, and rewards strategy. This strategic leader will manage a team, align rewards programs with organizational goals, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Public TransportationTransportation

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and equity programs. Align programs with business and talent strategies to enhance employee value proposition. Oversee Total Rewards budget for cost-effectiveness and competitiveness

Lead design of base pay and incentive plans aligned with organizational culture and strategy. Conduct market trend analysis, salary forecasting, and develop annual compensation plans. Utilize market data to assess program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations

Manage health, wellness, retirement, and other benefits programs; optimize offerings and costs. Lead development and administration of Wellbeing programs, including Wellness Centers, EAP, and immunization programs. Monitor KPIs for Wellbeing service delivery and establish Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing objectives

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws for benefit plans and compensation programs. Oversee Self-Insurance Board of Trustees, Retirement Plan Committees (401k and Pension), and Compensation Committee. Lead regulatory strategy for HR functions in partnership with internal audit and finance

Partner with senior executives and consultants to present competitive compensation packages. Prepare and deliver presentations to Board of Directors, senior management, and benefit committees

Direct procurement of third-party contracts related to Total Rewards. Manage benefit vendor relationships and oversee open enrollment processes

Act as an internal change agent, fostering innovation and best practices. Collaborate with agency leadership and HR directors on internal and external initiatives. Assist with acquisition-related efforts, including due diligence and plan integration

Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns

Responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with the agency's Emergency Response Plan

Direct and manage department personnel by planning, scheduling, delegating, and overseeing employee work assignments, authorizing, coordinating, and scheduling work with vendors and consultants, conducting personnel actions, including, hiring, and interviewing, and overseeing hiring, training, work assignments, and performance evaluations

Qualification

Total Rewards StrategyCompensation & Pay DesignBenefits & Wellbeing ProgramsCompliance & GovernanceVendor & Contract ManagementData AnalysisHuman Capital ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree

Ten (10) or more years progressive responsibility in human resources management, with a focus on compensation and benefits including six (6) years of management experience managing employees and projects

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources and: employment law, labor law, performance management, wage and salary administration, job evaluation, benefits, record management

Ability to administer sound human resources programs, to interpret laws and develop policy, advise managers, supervise staff, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively maintain working relationships with employees, managers, and the public

Ability to effectively work as a team player. A self-starter responsive to organizational needs, committed to excellence and continual employee development

Preferred

Master's degree relevant field preferred

SPHR, PHR, CCP, CBP, CEBS certification and/or three (3) additional years of specialized experience preferred

Leadership experience in classification, compensation, and benefits management preferred

Experience in benefits design, vendor management, and regulatory compliance preferred

Proficiency in data analysis, Human Capital Management (Oracle) platforms, and communication skills preferred

Extensive knowledge in federal laws i.e., ERISA, COBRA, PPACA, HIPAA, Section 125, GASB, FMLA and any new laws as they are created

Benefits

Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.

If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.