Total Rewards Lead, Americas

Dyson Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO & holidays

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dyson Institute seeks a strategic Total Rewards Lead to design and manage compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition programs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with expansion plans into Latin America. You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure rewards support Dyson's global people strategy and enhance the employee experience.

You will lead a small regional team, drive governance and analytics, and partner with vendors to deliver excellent Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience including compensation and benefits leadership.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of US compensation, benefits, retirement programs, and incentive design.

Responsibilities

• Develop Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Lead annual compensation cycle including salary reviews and bonus planning.
• Provide expert guidance on pay equity and market competitiveness.
• Oversee delivery of employee-facing Total Rewards services and ensure operational excellence.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure program compliance and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement in Total Rewards processes and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people.Dyson launched in the US in 2002 and our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country. We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.

About the Role

Dyson is seeking a strategic and people-focused Total Rewards Lead to drive the design, execution, and continuous evolution of our compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition programs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with future expansion into Latin America. In this role, you will lead the regional Total Rewards function, developing programs and policies that attract, retain, motivate, and reward exceptional talent. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure our rewards strategy supports business growth, delivers competitive employee experience, and aligns with Dyson's global people strategy. You will also oversee the delivery of employee-facing Total Rewards services, ensuring a high level of support, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategy & Program Leadership

  Develop and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce needs. Design, implement, and manage compensation, benefits, retirement, and incentive programs that support attraction, retention, and employee engagement. Lead the annual compensation cycle, including salary review, bonus planning, market benchmarking, and incentive plan administration. Partner with the Global Total Rewards team to ensure regional programs align with global principles while meeting local market requirements. Provide expert guidance to HR and business leaders on compensation, benefits, pay equity, and market competitiveness.

• Team Leadership & Service Delivery

  Lead and develop a small team of Total Rewards leaders responsible for delivering both strategic and operational support across the employee lifecycle. Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous development. Ensure efficient and high-quality delivery of employee inquiries and Total Rewards services across the region.

• Governance, Compliance & Market Competitiveness

  Maintain and enhance Total Rewards policies, guidelines, and documentation to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business needs. Monitor market trends, economic factors, and emerging reward practices to keep Dyson's offerings competitive and relevant. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure effective program management and compliance.

• Process Improvement & HR Technology

  Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, employee experience, and service delivery. Serve as a key stakeholder for HR systems and technology projects, influencing process design and system optimization. Leverage technology, automation, and best practices to improve Total Rewards operations and reporting.

• Analytics & Business Partnership

  Utilize workforce and rewards analytics to identify trends, provide insights, and support informed business decisions. Develop metrics and dashboards that measure program effectiveness and support strategic workforce planning. Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to influence decision-making and advance Total Rewards priorities.

About You

Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. 8+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including compensation and benefits leadership. 3+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing teams. Deep knowledge of US compensation, benefits, retirement programs, and incentive plan design. Experience supporting multi-country reward programs, preferably across North America and Mexico.

Skills & Capabilities Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data management capabilities. Experience with HR analytics and reporting tools; Tableau and Power BI experience preferred. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Change-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborative, pragmatic, and results-driven leadership style.

Benefits

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dyson Product Discounts
• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Salary: $170,200-212,750 annually + bonus opportunity #LI-ONSITE

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.

Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners.

At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.