Senior Director, Total Rewards

Sprouts Farmers Market; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Senior Director of Total Rewards to shape the strategy, design, and execution of compensation and benefits across a growing national retail organization. This leader will drive scalable programs, data-driven decision making, and employee-centric experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role oversees benefits design and HR compliance initiatives, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and cost-effective programs aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven years of leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with Broad-based Retail Compensation and Benefits.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or CBP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; expert in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across retail and corporate functions.
• Oversee the company’s job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay structure development to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders to align pay programs with business performance, career growth, and workforce planning objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity).
• Serve as subject matter expert on market trends, pay transparency, compliance, and executive compensation alignment.
• Develop and manage multi-year benefits strategy and streamlined benefits communications and vendor integrations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

CCP or CBP certification preferred

Job description

The Senior Director of Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) is a key member of the HR leadership team responsible for shaping the strategy, design, and execution of Sprouts’ total rewards programs. This leader will drive an integrated, forward-looking approach to compensation and benefits that supports our company’s growth, enhances team member experience, and ensures competitive, cost-effective programs aligned with our values and business goals.

This role will play a pivotal part in scaling our total rewards function to meet the evolving needs of a growing national retail organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven thinker with deep expertise in broad-based compensation and multi-year benefits planning. You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and are passionate about building scalable programs that make a real difference for team members. You are tenacious, constantly seeking new ways to bring the most value to our team members and our business.

This role also oversees integrated employee services and compliance programs, including enterprise leave administration, ADA accommodations, and key HR regulatory processes such as I‑9 and unemployment claims. The Senior Director ensures these programs are compliant, scalable, and employee-centric, while driving process efficiency, vendor oversight, and strong partnership with Legal and HR Operations.

Overview Of Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across retail and corporate functions.
• Oversee the company’s job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay structure development to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders to align pay programs with business performance, career growth, and workforce planning objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity).
• Serve as subject matter expert on market trends, pay transparency, compliance, and executive compensation alignment.

Benefits Planning & Design (Medical, Rx, Retirement, Financial Wellbeing, Insured Programs, etc.)

• Develop and execute a multi-year benefits strategy that balances cost management with enhancing team member health, well-being, and experience.
• Reimagine how benefits are communicated, making them easier to understand and use through clear, engaging education and storytelling that connects programs to everyday life moments.
• Lead initiatives that simplify the benefits experience, integrating tools, vendors, and platforms to create a seamless, intuitive team member journey.
• Use data, feedback, and insights to continuously refine programs, measure effectiveness, and drive better outcomes for both the company and our team members.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external consultants to manage plan design, compliance, and funding strategies for health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary programs.

Team Member Services & HR Compliance

• Oversee enterprise leave administration, including FMLA, state leave, and company-sponsored programs, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach
• Lead the ADA accommodation process, ensuring timely, fair, and legally compliant outcomes for team members
• Lead HR compliance operations, including I‑9 verification, unemployment claims, and related regulatory requirements
• Ensure a seamless, employee-centric experience across all programs while balancing operational efficiency and compliance
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation and benefits team focused on service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment of total rewards strategies with business and people priorities.
• Represent Total Rewards with senior executives, providing data-driven recommendations and insights.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (7) years of leadership experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or CBP preferred
• Extensive experience with Broad-based, Retail Compensation and Benefits
• Ability to consult with employees at all organizational levels and lead significant changes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; expert in Microsoft Excel

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts:

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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