Total Rewards Director: Strategy & Benefits

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 86,417 - 116,663; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks a Director of Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits strategy across the district. You will ensure equity, compliance, and financial accountability while partnering with Finance, Legal and executive leadership to support workforce planning and employee experience.

As part of the Talent leadership team you will drive annual enrollment, vendor management, and system improvements to deliver accurate, timely Total Rewards actions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, public administration or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CCP/CBP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the District’s Total Rewards strategy and practices.
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs for all employee groups, ensuring equity and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate salary band reviews, budget alignment and analytics with Finance and leadership.
• Manage HR systems and data integrity related to Total Rewards, with strong focus on customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred

Job description

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks a Director of Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits strategy across the district. You will ensure equity, compliance, and financial accountability while partnering with Finance, Legal and executive leadership to support workforce planning and employee experience.

As part of the Talent leadership team you will drive annual enrollment, vendor management, and system improvements to deliver accurate, timely Total Rewards actions and