Strategic Total Rewards Director & Benefits Leader

TriSearch; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSearch in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to lead the development and transformation of our compensation and benefits strategy. This senior role partners with the Chief HR Officer and senior leaders to design competitive programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across the organization.

You will govern compensation and benefits, oversee analytics, budgets, and governance across jurisdictions, and be a trusted advisor driving data-driven decisions that align with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or a related HR discipline.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-level Total Rewards strategies.
• Proven success designing compensation and rewards programs that support business performance and talent retention.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, incentive programs, benefits strategy, market benchmarking, and related best practices.
• Experience overseeing compensation and benefits programs within a complex, multi-jurisdictional organization.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements affecting compensation and benefits programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant Total Rewards budgets and evaluate the financial impact of programs.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities with the ability to turn complex workforce and market data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience leveraging HR technologies and analytics to support Total Rewards decision-making.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with organizational goals, talent priorities, and business objectives.
• Lead the annual compensation review and planning process, ensuring programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with company performance.
• Evaluate and enhance compensation structures, incentive programs, and benefits offerings to improve employee attraction, engagement, and retention.
• Develop innovative, performance-driven reward programs that recognize and motivate employees.
• Provide strategic oversight of compensation and benefits programs across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring appropriate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor external compensation, benefits, and workforce trends and recommend changes to maintain a competitive Total Rewards offering.
• Develop and manage the Total Rewards budget, balancing employee experience, competitiveness, and cost effectiveness.
• Leverage HR technology, analytics, benchmarking, and workforce data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide decision-making.
• Partner closely with senior leadership, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on compensation and benefits initiatives.
• Serve as a Total Rewards subject-matter expert, providing guidance and coaching to HR leaders and business partners on compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition.
• Develop clear recommendations and effectively communicate Total Rewards strategies to executive-level stakeholders.

Job description

TriSearch in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to lead the development and transformation of our compensation and benefits strategy. This senior role partners with the Chief HR Officer and senior leaders to design competitive programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across the organization.

You will govern compensation and benefits, oversee analytics, budgets, and governance across jurisdictions, and be a trusted advisor driving data-driven decisions that align with