Director, Total Rewards: Global Benefits & Compensation Leader

Avanos Medical; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

Benefits on Day 1

Free onsite gym

Onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live'

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Avanos Medical in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Director of Total Rewards to lead global compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies. The role guides policy, governance, and vendor management while shaping enterprise-wide Total Rewards initiatives.

Hybrid role with in-office requirement and strategic partnership with finance and HR leadership. The position drives multi-year roadmaps, benchmark analyses, and governance to ensure market-competitive programs supporting business objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Executive Compensation and Benefits
• 7+ years of leadership experience
• Experience providing leadership and direction through managers, with accountability for the performance and results of a division or region
• Ability to execute business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategy
• Ability to guide decisions based on functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
• Extensive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards at an executive leadership level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence executive leadership and the board
• Deep knowledge of global compensation strategy, benefits governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to shape functional strategy and drive enterprise-wide total rewards initiatives

Responsibilities

• Influences the long-term vision and philosophy for analyzing competitive pay and benefits data to ensure market-aligned and competitive compensation practices as the leader of multiple Total Rewards senior managers
• Owns and directs the development and global implementation of the benefits strategy, ensuring offerings align with business objectives, support employee wellbeing, and remain competitive in key markets
• Defines the long-term vision and strategy for assessing the value of jobs within the organization
• Delivers a multi-year roadmap for benefits and wellbeing programs, integrating population health, workforce trends, and cost management principles to guide long-term planning and investment decisions
• Directs the development and management of global and regional compensation programs, policies, and strategies in line with organizational objectives and industry best practices
• Oversees all vendor, broker, and consultant relationships, negotiating contracts, resolving escalated issues, and shaping the external ecosystem to drive service excellence and innovation
• Collaborates with senior leadership and stakeholder groups to align reward initiatives with business objectives and facilitate strategic decision-making
• Leads the design and execution of benefits governance, audit readiness, and compliance strategy, ensuring policies, procedures, and operations meet global legal and regulatory requirements
• Leads the development of global and regional compensation strategies, structures, and policies to drive business success and employee engagement
• Directs the development of metrics and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness, cost/value relationships, and employee impact, and uses insights to influence senior leadership and board-level reporting
• Manages key vendor relations and negotiates with external partners to support compensation programs and ensure excellent service delivery
• Steers the deployment of benefits technology solutions, overseeing automation, self-service enablement, and system integrations that enhance scalability, data integrity, and employee experience
• Directs the strategic vision and execution of comprehensive incentive programs, aligning them with organizational goals and overseeing their global integration and competitiveness
• Leads and directs external partners and the benefits team through benchmarking and market research to ensure offerings remain competitive and attractive
• Shapes the communication strategy for reward programs to ensure understanding, engagement, and alignment with organizational culture
• Partners with Finance, HR leadership, and executive stakeholders to align funding strategies, budget governance, and fringe accounting practices with enterprise financial goals
• Develops and mentors compensation teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in reward practices
• Shapes and executes enterprise communication and engagement strategies related to benefits and wellbeing, ensuring consistent messaging and inclusive access
• Provides thought leadership, guides remuneration policy updates, and influences organizational change initiatives from a compensation perspective
• Champions organizational change initiatives related to Total Rewards, including global transformations, M&A activity, and labor negotiations

Skills

Benefits Program Design

Benefits Strategy Design

Compensation Strategy Design

Data Analysis

Incentive Plan Design

Job Evaluation

Market Pricing

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Total Rewards Strategy Design

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Avanos Medical in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Director of Total Rewards to lead global compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies. The role guides policy, governance, and vendor management while shaping enterprise-wide Total Rewards initiatives.

Hybrid role with in-office requirement and strategic partnership with finance and HR leadership. The position drives multi-year roadmaps, benchmark analyses, and governance to ensure market-competitive programs supporting business objectives and