Director Total Rewards

CiresiMorek; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive enterprise Total Rewards, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits programs across multiple locations. The role will own compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave administration while elevating HR systems and governance.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in Total Rewards, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making and cross-location consistency.

Qualifications

• Candidates must lead enterprise HR programs spanning compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave administration.
• Experience establishing consistent practices across multiple locations.
• 10+ years in HR with 5+ years in Total Rewards or related functions.

Responsibilities

• Shape Total Rewards strategy including compensation philosophy, salary structures, and pay equity.
• Establish governance over benchmarking, pay decisions, and market reviews.
• Advance HR tech capabilities through data integrity, reporting, automation, and integrations.
• Provide leadership across benefits, payroll, and leave administration across locations.
• Use workforce analytics and modeling to evaluate programs and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Total Rewards leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Dayforce

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

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.

Preferred Requirements:

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

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.