Director Total Rewards

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering to identify an experienced Total Rewards leader to guide compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee well-being programs. This high-visibility role partners with HR and business leaders to craft thoughtful, competitive programs that support employees and advance the organization’s people strategy.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, business-minded HR leader who balances strategic vision with hands-on leadership to impact the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership experience with total rewards expertise.
• Experience leading compensation, benefits, and related programs.
• Ability to use data and market insights to guide decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organization’s total rewards strategy and programs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support attraction, retention, engagement, and growth.
• Advise senior leaders on market trends, program effectiveness, and workforce needs.
• Lead and develop a strong team while building effective internal and external partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve programs, processes, and the overall employee experience.

Skills

Total rewards

HR leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced Total Rewards leader to guide its compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee well-being programs. This highly visible role will partner with HR and business leaders to build thoughtful, competitive programs that support employees and advance the organization’s people strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative, business-minded HR leader who enjoys balancing strategy with hands‑on leadership and making a meaningful impact across the employee experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve the organization’s total rewards strategy and programs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support attraction, retention, engagement, and growth.
• Advise senior leaders on market trends, program effectiveness, and workforce needs.
• Lead and develop a strong team while building effective internal and external partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve programs, processes, and the overall employee experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive HR leadership experience with strong expertise in total rewards and a broad understanding of HR.
• Experience leading compensation, benefits, and related employee programs.
• Ability to use data and market insights to guide decisions and shape strategy.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment, communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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