Senior Director, Total Rewards & Benefits Strategy

Willdan Group, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willdan Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director, Benefits and Total Rewards to shape and lead our global reward strategy across the U.S. and Canada. You will advise leaders and partner with finance, legal, and HR to align compensation, benefits, recognition, and leave programs with business goals.

You will drive strategy, governance, and vendor relationships, while building scalable, compliant total rewards programs and communicating plans to executives and employees alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations in the U.S. Experience with Canadian regulatory knowledge a plus.
• Industry experience within consulting, engineering and energy preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS and compensation analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing total rewards strategies and technology systems.
• Proven track record in leading total rewards initiatives that support business transformation and growth.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience managing Canadian and international compensation and benefits programs.
• In-depth experience with a multi-state/multi-site organization; professional services, consulting, or engineering/software development industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and HRIS/benefits and compensation technology solutions.
• Broad knowledge of legal requirements in labor and HR in both U.S. and Canada.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Company's comprehensive strategy for Total Rewards using compelling and equitable compensation and benefits programs aimed at attracting and retaining world-class talent in a competitive environment, across multi-disciplines, and across distinctly different business organizations/industries throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Provide strategic direction, planning, and requirements to execute the design, implementation, communication, and administration of the company's compensation programs; including short- and long-term incentives and for all levels and specialties of employees within the organization.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our rewards programs to ensure they are aligned with our business and talent strategies and monitor market trends to make recommendations for changes or improvements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in the writing, design and facilitation of commission and other incentive plans supporting operations financial goals and appropriate rewards motivation for eligible participants.
• Ensure that the total rewards programs comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manages vendor relationships leveraging existing and new technology and capabilities that align with our vision and roadmap.
• Creates metrics of success and effectiveness for our programs and our vendors to uphold a high standard of quality, understanding and ROI.
• Participates in contract negotiations to secure best in class programs.
• Develops and manages the budget for benefits and compensation programs in partnership with finance.
• Supports merger and acquisition due diligence to assess risk and integration plans.
• Oversees staff handling LOA, ADA processes, and related compliance.
• Establish and review administration and HR benefits processes to ensure compliance across U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
• Develop and deliver communications and training on total rewards programs.
• Develop and implement recognition programs to drive engagement and retention.

Skills

Total Rewards Leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Leadership Development

Change Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Compensation analysis tools

Job description

The Willdan Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director, Benefits and Total Rewards to shape and lead our global reward strategy across the U.S. and Canada. You will advise leaders and partner with finance, legal, and HR to align compensation, benefits, recognition, and leave programs with business goals.

You will drive strategy, governance, and vendor relationships, while building scalable, compliant total rewards programs and communicating plans to executives and employees alike.