We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Total Rewards – Americas to lead the design, implementation, and management of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs across North, Central, and South America.
This role ensures alignment with global Total Rewards strategy while tailoring programs to regional market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and business goals. The Director will partner closely with senior HR and business leadership to attract, retain, and motivate top talent through competitive and impactful rewards programs.
In addition, this role leads the regional HRIS strategy, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, and effective use of HR systems.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute Total Rewards strategy aligned with global and regional priorities
Advise leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce cost strategies
Lead compensation programs, including salary structures, incentives, and annual cycles
Oversee benefits programs, vendor management, and wellness initiatives
Ensure compliance across all Americas markets
Lead HRIS (Oracle HCM) governance, data integrity, and system optimization
Manage regional labor budget planning and tracking
Deliver analytics and insights to support decision-making
Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field
5-7 years of proven leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related HR function
Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits programs, and HRIS systems
Experience managing multi-country or regional programs (Americas preferred)
Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Experience with Office suite software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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