Director, Total Rewards & People Strategy

Central States, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Education assistance available – Up to

Profit-Sharing bonus

Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage

Dental

Vision

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary

Wellness Program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability – 100% employer

Merit increases

SHINE program

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a Director of HR Total Rewards to design and manage compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition programs that attract and retain talent.

You will partner with executives to align programs with business goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize costs while delivering a great employee experience. The role requires strong leadership, data analysis, and communication skills, with a focus on equity administration and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or HR required.
• Minimum 5 years of HR leadership with focus on total rewards.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage total rewards programs (compensation, benefits, equity).
• Lead vendor partnerships and cost management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal equity.
• Partner with executives to align rewards with business goals.

Skills

Total rewards

HR leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a Director of HR Total Rewards to design and manage compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition programs that attract and retain talent.

You will partner with executives to align programs with business goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize costs while delivering a great employee experience. The role requires strong leadership, data analysis, and communication skills, with a focus on equity administration and vendor management.