Global Total Rewards Lead — Compensation & Benefits

Winston Taylor LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP is seeking an Associate Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs across the firm's global offices.

You will partner with the Director of Total Rewards and senior leaders to align Total Rewards with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market practice while building a high-performing, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced degree or professional certification (CEBS, CCP, or SPHR or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation, or related HR functions within a complex, professional services organization required.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a local office and be willing to come into the office 3-4 days per week.
• Demonstrated experience designing and administering comprehensive compensation and benefits programs.
• Executive‑level written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic business recommendations.
• Deep expertise in global benefits regulations, compensation compliance, and evolving industry best practices.
• Client‑service orientation with a track record of resolving highly complex organizational challenges with innovative solutions.
• Ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, exercising sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams while fostering a collaborative, and inclusive culture.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive organizational change, and gain buy‑in for new programs, processes, and strategies
• Ability to connect Total Rewards strategies to business objectives and deliver solutions that support firm performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation analytics, market trend analysis, and reporting efforts to provide leadership with data‑driven insights to shape business professional compensation architectures.
• Own the communication strategy for all compensation‑related matters, ensuring transparency, equity, and alignment with firm culture.
• Oversee the firm’s business professional and paralegal compensation structures, including annual merit, promotional, and market adjustment processes.
• Govern market‑pricing strategy and framework for new and existing positions to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Monitor compensation trends, pay transparency requirements, and emerging market developments to provide strategic recommendations to firm leadership.
• Ensure compensation‑related processes, systems and classifications remain compliant with applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Collaborate with Talent, Finance, and business leaders across regions to ensure compensation programs support firm strategy, talent objectives, and a consistent employee experience globally.
• Partner with recruiting leadership to assess market competitiveness and ensure compensation strategies support the firm’s talent acquisition and retention goals.

Skills

Total Rewards

Benefits design

Compensation analytics

Executive communication

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree or cert (CEBS/CCP/SPHR)

Job description

Winston Taylor LLP is seeking an Associate Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs across the firm's global offices.

You will partner with the Director of Total Rewards and senior leaders to align Total Rewards with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market practice while building a high-performing, inclusive team.