Director Total Rewards

Robert Half is working with a growing consumer products company to hire a Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role reporting to the head of HR, with oversight of payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR systems for a multi-state workforce. Our client is looking for someone who thinks big picture but isn't afraid to get into the details, and who wants a real seat at the table in shaping the employee experience.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll act as a strategic advisor to HR leadership while personally owning the programs that keep the organization running smoothly. You'll have the chance to refine existing processes, bring in smarter tools and automation, and build a rewards strategy that helps attract and keep great people. You'll also lead and develop a small team.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for compensation, including pay philosophy, salary bands, job architecture, and the annual merit and bonus cycle
• Use market data and internal analysis to recommend competitive, equitable pay decisions
• Run the full benefits program from renewal strategy through open enrollment, working closely with brokers and carriers to balance cost and value
• Oversee accurate, compliant multi-state payroll in partnership with Finance, with a focus on strong controls and audit readiness
• Partner with leadership on succession planning, talent reviews, and retention strategy
• Act as the go-to expert for the HRIS, driving cleaner data, better reporting, and more efficient workflows
• Build dashboards and metrics that give leadership clear insight into workforce trends
• Keep policies and practices current with changing federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage and mentor a direct report

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level HR experience with deep, hands-on knowledge of payroll, benefits, and compensation
• Demonstrated success managing people and advising executive leadership
• Paylocity experience highly preferred
• Advanced Excel and a strong comfort level with data
• Multi-state payroll and compliance experience
• Wholesale, retail, or consumer products background is a plus, though other industries will be considered
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field