Director, Global Total Rewards & Benefits

Douglas Dynamics; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics is seeking a strategic, experienced Director of Total Rewards to architect and lead a globally scalable compensation and benefits strategy. You will shape an employee value proposition that supports growth from Milwaukee to Beijing while partnering with HR leadership to drive data-driven pay and health programs.

The role requires 10+ years in Total Rewards, global exposure, and strong executive-level communication, with a focus on governance, analytics, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Total Rewards leadership experience.
• Experience building enterprise-wide compensation and benefits strategies.
• Global experience (U.S. + China) and M&A/integration expertise.
• Strong analytics and executive-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a global Total Rewards strategy aligned to growth.
• Oversee compensation frameworks and benefits programs.
• Lead due diligence for M&A and integration.
• Own governance, compliance, and regulatory alignment.
• Develop analytics and optimize rewards delivery.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation strategy

Data analytics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Job description

Douglas Dynamics is seeking a strategic, experienced Director of Total Rewards to architect and lead a globally scalable compensation and benefits strategy. You will shape an employee value proposition that supports growth from Milwaukee to Beijing while partnering with HR leadership to drive data-driven pay and health programs.

The role requires 10+ years in Total Rewards, global exposure, and strong executive-level communication, with a focus on governance, analytics, and stakeholder