Strategic Total Rewards Director — NA

Transportation Equipment Network; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TEN seeks a strategic Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentives across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CHRO, this role ensures competitive, compliant, data-driven total rewards aligned with TEN's growth strategy.

The leader will advise executive leadership, develop programs to attract and retain top talent, and drive analytics on rewards effectiveness across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations experience.
• Strong expertise in U.S. and Canadian compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Experience leading compensation programs, salary structures, merit cycles, incentive plans, and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, private equity-backed, or acquisitive organization preferred.
• CCP, CEBS, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American Total Rewards strategy across the US and Canada.
• Oversee salary structures, market pricing, pay equity, merit planning, and governance.
• Manage bonus/incentive programs aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee payroll operations, compliance, controls, and vendor relationships.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, renewals, and communications.
• Develop executive dashboards, analytics, and reporting on rewards metrics.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, TA, and leaders to support growth.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and benefits team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

HR analytics

Financial acumen

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP/CEBS or similar certification (nice to have)

Job description

TEN seeks a strategic Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentives across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CHRO, this role ensures competitive, compliant, data-driven total rewards aligned with TEN's growth strategy.

The leader will advise executive leadership, develop programs to attract and retain top talent, and drive analytics on rewards effectiveness across North America.