Total Rewards Leader - Sr. Manager/Director

Rti Surgical Inc; Florida; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Evergen, headquartered in Alachua, FL, seeks a Total Rewards Leader (Senior Manager/Director) to shape compensation and benefits, own HRIS, and lead post-acquisition integration. Hybrid/remote options with quarterly travel to company sites are available.

The role requires 10+ years in HR with leadership, and a track record of improving rewards programs.Excellent communication, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in human resources with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven ability to translate ideas into measurable improvements in rewards programs or HR operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; able to drive change through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the total rewards strategy aligned with business goals and market trends.
• Identify opportunities to modernize total rewards and HRIS through technology and analytics.
• Oversee compensation structures, benchmarking, and salary reviews in partnership with HR and finance; manage incentive programs.
• Oversee benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and leave programs balancing cost and employee well-being.
• Ensure compliance with laws across geographies and coordinate HRIS integration during mergers and acquisitions.
• Own HRIS administration and optimization; liaison with IT and vendors.
• Lead HR analytics to inform workforce decisions and reporting on key metrics.
• Mentor and develop a team of HR professionals to align with organizational goals.
• Partner with finance, legal, and other stakeholders to integrate HR operations.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Benefits administration

Analytics

HRIS

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

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Full-Time General Admin Alachua, FL, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

The Opportunity

Lead Evergen's total rewards strategy, shaping compensation and benefits programs that support employee well-being and align with business goals. As our Total Rewards Leader at the Senior Manager or Director level, you'll also own HRIS, lead rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions, and develop a growing of HR professionals. We’re looking for a leader who sees opportunities beyond the annual rewards cycle: someone who partners across the business to anticipate evolving workforce needs and turns shared insights and data into practical improvements to compensation, benefits, and the employee experience

Location: Alachua, FL; West Lafayette, IN; or Eden Prairie, MN. Onsite is preferred; hybrid and remote arrangements (with travel) are also options.

Annual salary: $140,000-$180,000
Annual bonus opportunity: $25,000-$40,000
Travel: At least quarterly travel to company sites.

About Evergen

Evergen is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. We offer a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, supporting customers with end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Headquartered in Alachua, FL, Evergen has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN; Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN; Neunkirchen, Germany; Glasgow, UK; and Marton, New Zealand. Montagu Private Equity acquired Evergen in 2020 and has supported the company's transformation.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work Certified in 2026, reflecting our commitment to the employee experience and workplace culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of our total rewards strate gy, ali gning compensation and benefits programs with business goals and market trends.
• Identify opportunities to modernize total rewards and HRIS through better use of technology, automation, and analytics.
• Manage compensation structures, job architecture, benchmarking, and salary reviews in partnership with HR and finance. Execute merit, bonus, promotion, long-term incentive, executive compensation, and sales incentive programs.
• Oversee benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and leave of absence programs, balancing employee well-being, engagement, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits and leave laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across multiple geographies.
• Direct total rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, systems alignment, and other HR integration activities.
• Own HR information system (HRIS) administration and optimization, improving data accuracy, workflows, and process automation. Serve as the primary HR technology liaison to IT and external vendors.
• Lead HR analytics to identify trends and inform decisions, reporting on workforce planning, turnover, and total rewards effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals, building capabilities and aligning their work with organizational goals.
• Partner with finance, legal, and other stakeholders to align HR operations with broader organizational initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• At least 10 years of experience in human resources, including at least five years of leadership experience.
• A track record of turning ideas into measurable improvements in rewards programs or HR operations, with the ability to build support across stakeholders and lead change through implementation
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Skills in benefits administration, HRIS software, analytics, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to travel to company sites at least quarterly.

Preferred: SHRM-SCP, PHR, CCB, CBP, or SPHR certification.

• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

Onsite work takes place in an office environment with an assigned workstation. Remote work requires a home office environment with minimal distractions.

• Move or lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Spend more than 75% of working time in a stationary position, sitting or standing, while using digital displays.
• Spend more than 75% of working time on fine hand and finger movements, such as typing, writing, clicking, opening items, and sorting paper.

Our Values

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety is grounded in five values:

• Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
• Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
• Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives. Through accountability, action, and continuous learning, we work to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization.