Critical Fit Recruiting · 16 hours ago
Director of Total Rewards
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expCritical Fit Recruiting is seeking a Director of Total Rewards who will be responsible for designing and leading the organization’s total rewards strategy. This role involves partnering with executive leadership and various departments to ensure competitive and equitable compensation and benefits that align with business goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Brian Pahl
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s compensation philosophy, frameworks, and governance models
Design and manage salary structures, job architecture, pay bands, and leveling frameworks across the organization
Oversee annual compensation processes including merit increases, bonus planning, incentive payouts, and equity programs (if applicable)
Ensure internal pay equity and external market competitiveness through benchmarking and analysis
Partner with leaders on compensation decisions for executive, leadership, and critical roles
Design and manage short-term and long-term incentive programs aligned to company performance and individual contribution
Collaborate with Finance and executive leadership to align incentive plans with financial goals and performance metrics
Evaluate effectiveness of incentive plans and recommend improvements based on outcomes and market trends
Oversee benefits strategy including health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and other employee programs
Ensure benefit offerings support employee engagement, retention, and well-being while managing cost and compliance
Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, select, and optimize benefits programs
Lead benefits communication strategy to ensure employees understand and value their total rewards package
Leverage data, analytics, and market surveys to inform compensation decisions and recommendations
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency, equal pay)
Support audits, regulatory reporting, and governance requirements as needed
Develop reporting and dashboards for leadership on compensation and total rewards metrics
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR partners on compensation and rewards strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop compensation and benefits team members (if applicable)
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal to support hiring, promotions, and organizational changes
Support M&A, restructuring, and growth initiatives from a total rewards perspective
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive experience in compensation and/or total rewards, including leadership responsibility
Deep expertise in compensation design, job architecture, and incentive programs
Strong understanding of benefits strategy and vendor management
Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing complex business decisions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
Knowledge of compensation-related compliance and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
Benefits
Health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and other employee programs
Company
Critical Fit Recruiting
Building High-Performance Teams At Critical Fit Recruiting, we understand that every company has a unique culture—whether you're a fast-moving startup or a well-established industry leader.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase