Executive Director of Total Rewards at GQR Executive Director of Total Rewards at GQR in Macon, Georgia Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Client:

Our client is a leading manufacturing company serving the transportation industry, with operations across the U.S. and Canada and a strong track record of growth and innovation. Job Summary Our client is seeking an Executive Director of Total Rewards to serve as a key member of the HR leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of Total Rewards. This role will oversee compensation, benefits, and workers' compensation programs while driving enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategy across a complex workforce. The position will play a critical role in integrating recently acquired businesses, harmonizing compensation and benefits programs, and supporting the continued growth of the organization. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with significant executive exposure and long-term succession potential. Location Macon, GA - Fully Onsite (5 days a week) The organization has a strong preference for leaders who can be present onsite and build relationships with key stakeholders across the busine ss. Relocation assistance is available. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy, design, and administration of enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and workers' compensation programs. Direct a team of Total Rewards leaders while partnering closely with HR and business leadership across the U.S. and Canada. Drive post-acquisition integration efforts, including alignment of compensation structures, benefits offerings, and reward philosophies. Develop long-term Total Rewards strategies that support organizational growth, employee engagement, and retention. Oversee compensation planning, market benchmarking, job architecture initiatives, and reward program governance. Guide major benefits projects, vendor relationships, retirement plan initiatives, and program optimization efforts. Support employee populations across union and non-union environments with varying workforce needs. Partner with Finance and executive leadership to evaluate program effectiveness, cost management, and investment strategies. Influence senior stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor on Total Rewards-related decisions. Requirements Extensive leadership experience across both compensation and benefits functions. Proven success developing and executing Total Rewards strategies within complex organizations. Experience leading large-scale change initiatives, organizational integrations, or M&A-related work. Strong people leadership experience with the ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. Demonstrated ability to influence executives and collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, and business leadership. Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee populations in a multi-site environment. Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee experience and financial objectives. Preferred Qualifications Public company experience. Manufacturing, industrial, transportation, or similarly complex operating environments. Experience supporting unionized workforces. Exposure to executive compensation programs. Background within mid-sized organizations experiencing growth, transformation, or acquisition activity. Experience overseeing Total Rewards programs across both U.S. and Canadian employee populations.