Total Rewards DIrector
"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"

Pay Range: $118,000 to $160,000/year

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, an inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. Join our team and help us find, grow, and support the County’s most valuable assets, our employees. Our team of professionals which encompasses all area of Human Resources including total rewards, talent acquisition, benefits, learning & development, compliance, and employee relations, is dedicated to serving more than 1 million county residents as well as 6,000 employees. If you’re looking for a career where your work is important, come be a part of Mecklenburg County Government and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.

Position Summary

The Total Rewards Director is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, administering and evaluating a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy and programs for the County including compensation, health and welfare plans, retirement plans, life insurance, time off, wellness programs, and reward and recognition programs which attract, motivate and retain employees.
Essential Functions
Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive Total Rewards program aligned with the County’s philosophy, objectives and budget guidelines
Provide strategic and tactical oversight of the Total Rewards Department
Ensure all rewards programs are market competitive, equitable, cost effective and used effectively to attract, motivate and retain employees
Perform ongoing evaluation of the total rewards programs, assessing the effectiveness of existing policies, guidelines, procedures, cost effectiveness
Recommend program revisions and new programs which are cost effective and in line with market trends, best practices and County objectives. Lead the development and implementation of program revisions and new programs
Develop comprehensive communication strategies, activities and training materials
Determine and implement metrics to assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing total rewards programs and new initiatives
Gather stakeholder feedback and input for new initiatives; partner with Budget, Finance and other HR Centers of Excellence on cross functional teams to execute plans and forecast costs and impact of new initiatives
Provide expertise and guidance to other HR team members, departments and external agencies regarding all total rewards programs

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 
Minimum of seven years of professional-level experience in Human Resources including Compensation; including two years of supervisory experience
Education: 
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Finance or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and CertificationsHR Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, etc.)
May require North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Managerial principles
Strategy development principles and procedures
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Reliability and validity of human resource techniques
Needs assessment principles
Project re-engineering principles and project management practices
Research and statistical techniques and principles
Mediation and conflict resolution principles
Complex human resource program management principles, practices, methods, and procedures
Budgetary principles
Skills
Monitoring and evaluating employees
Prioritizing and assigning work
Developing and implementing organizational policies and procedures
Evaluating human resources programs
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Managing change and sensitive topics
Assessing needs
Preparing complex documents or statements
Abilities
Build Partnerships – Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
Facilitate Change - Encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
Gain Commitment - Use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans
Drive for results - Set high goals for personal and group accomplishment; use measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.