Director Total Rewards

CiresiMorek; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek is seeking a Senior HR Total Rewards leader to own compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave administration while establishing consistent practices across Ohio and other locations. The role shapes the Total Rewards framework, aligning with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will advance HR technology, improve data integrity and reporting, and provide leadership across benefits, payroll, and leave administration while ensuring governance and benchmarking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience with Dayforce implementation, upgrade, or automation initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Shape the organization’s Total Rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary structures, merit programs, benefits, and pay equity
• Establish consistent compensation governance across the business, providing oversight of benchmarking, pay decisions, exceptions, and recurring market reviews
• Advance HR technology capabilities by improving data integrity, reporting, automation, integrations, and employee self-service
• Provide leadership across benefits, payroll, and leave administration while maintaining compliance across multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Use workforce analytics and financial modeling to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide leadership with actionable insights

Skills

Total Rewards leadership

Compensation & Benefits management

HR analytics

Workforce reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Business Admin/related field

Master’s degree in HR/Business Admin/Finance/related discipline

Tools

Dayforce experience

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related functions

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience with Dayforce implementation, upgrade, or automation initiatives

The successful candidate will lead the systems, programs, and infrastructure that support an effective enterprise HR organization. This leader will own compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave administration while establishing consistent practices across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the organization’s Total Rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary structures, merit programs, benefits, and pay equity
• Establish consistent compensation governance across the business, providing oversight of benchmarking, pay decisions, exceptions, and recurring market reviews
• Advance HR technology capabilities by improving data integrity, reporting, automation, integrations, and employee self-service
• Provide leadership across benefits, payroll, and leave administration while maintaining compliance across multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Use workforce analytics and financial modeling to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide leadership with actionable insights

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.