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Director, Total Rewards, Michigan

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment
MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

We have been retained by a top-tier global automotive manufacturing organization, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, to recruit for their Total Rewards Leader position.

They are seeking a seasoned professional with industry expertise to revamp their compensation philosophy, bringing innovation while designing, implementing, and managing the company’s total rewards programs across North America.

  • Strategic and Leadership Opportunity – North America
  • Work closely with the Executive Leadership and report directly to the Head of HR for the region.
  • Focus on developing executive compensation programs from the ground up.
  • Must have strong business acumen and experience in heavy industry manufacturing, with large-scale, multi-site operations.
  • Open to relocation.

This role encompasses all aspects of compensation, benefits, and related programs (e.g., wellness, relocation). A key focus will be on running compensation cycles for big hourly population along with salaried employees staying competitive in the market, while engaging employees , building executive compensation programs, including long-term incentive plans (LTIPs), while presenting to the comp committees and Board Members and executive leadership , ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design and manage compensation, benefits, and executive incentive programs aligned with company objectives.
  • Develop and maintain salary structures, bonus programs, and employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards while staying updated on trends.
  • Leverage analytics to optimize rewards programs and measure their effectiveness.
  • Drive continuous improvement and foster a pay-for-performance culture.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to align programs with broader business goals.
  • Lead and develop a team of Total Rewards Associates, fostering growth and operational excellence.
  • For this role, you must have :

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15 years in Total Rewards with proven expertise in executive compensation and LTIPs.
  • 5 years in leadership roles with strong team development skills.
  • Advanced data analysis capabilities and project management experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Compensation :

  • Base Salary : $220,000 - $250,000
  • Bonus : Performance-based bonus
  • Long-Term Incentives (LTIPs) : Included
  • Benefits : Comprehensive package
  • Total Compensation (TC) : $320,000 - $360,000
  • For further details, please get in touch with Roshan Jayawardena on rj@elliottscotthr.com

    Job Code RJ / 52610

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    Salary : $220,000 - $250,000

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