Director, Total Rewards & Payroll (REQ921)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Most benefits start day one

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts available

Company-paid Life and long-term/short-

401(k) plan with strong company match

120 hours of Paid Time Off, pro-rated

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Total Rewards & Payroll to lead compensation architecture and payroll operations in a remote-based role across multiple sites. The position reports to the Chief People Officer and requires strategic oversight of rewards programs with strong analytics.

You will shape annual calendars, manage calibration processes, and coach leaders on compensation philosophy while ensuring pay equity and regulatory compliance across states.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compensation and total rewards, multi-site industrial setting.
• Experience operationalizing a compensation philosophy.
• Strong track record managing annual compensation calendars and calibration.
• Ability to work independently with senior leadership and finance.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the compensation architecture and annual calendar.
• Align compensation strategies with business needs with the Chief People Officer.
• Administer the short-term incentive framework and ensure visibility.
• Conduct annual internal equity reviews and manage pay transparency decisions.
• Coach managers on compensation philosophy and performance evaluation standards.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple states.
• Prepare materials for Compensation Advisory Group meetings and focus on strategic outcomes.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

HRIS reporting

Payroll oversight

Coaching & influence

Independent work

Leadership collaboration

Calibration processes

Multi-site experience

Tools

HRIS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Total Rewards & Payroll (REQ921) to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain the compensation architecture and annual calendar
• Partner with the Chief People Officer to align compensation strategies with business needs
• Administer the short-term incentive framework and ensure objective visibility
• Conduct annual internal equity reviews and manage pay transparency decisions
• Coach managers on compensation philosophy and performance evaluation standards
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple states
• Prepare materials for Compensation Advisory Group meetings, focusing on strategic outcomes

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compensation and total rewards, preferably in a multi-site industrial setting
• Proven experience operationalizing a compensation philosophy rather than designing one from scratch
• Strong track record managing annual compensation calendars and calibration processes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior leadership and finance teams
• Excellent analytical skills, including Excel modeling and HRIS reporting
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with a focus on consistency and accountability
• Experience in payroll oversight and process improvement is preferred

Benefits

• Most benefits start day one
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Company-paid Life and long-term/short-term disability programs
• 401(k) plan with strong company match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off, pro-rated based on hire date
• 11 paid holidays

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.