{TEMPLATE US} Director, Total Rewards

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 is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Total Rewards to lead our compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentive programs across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CHRO, this role will ensure our total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, data-driven, and aligned with TEN's growth strategy.

This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while developing programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead TEN's North American Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, payroll, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Oversee salary structures, market pricing, pay equity initiatives, annual merit planning, and compensation governance.
• Manage bonus and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of U.S. and Canadian payroll operations, compliance, controls, and vendor relationships.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, renewals, and employee communications.
• Develop executive dashboards, workforce analytics, and reporting related to compensation, benefits, turnover, and rewards effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canadian compensation, payroll, and benefits regulations.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support organizational growth and workforce planning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and benefits team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in U.S. and Canadian compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading compensation programs, salary structures, merit cycles, incentive plans, and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate effectively 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.

Why TEN?

At TEN, you'll play a key role in shaping the employee experience and rewards strategy for a growing North American organization. This position offers the opportunity to influence executive decision-making, build scalable programs, and drive meaningful business impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TEN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.