Director Total Rewards

Lead the Future of Total Rewards at Consumers Credit Union!

Are you a strategic HR leader passionate about compensation and benefits? Join Consumers Credit Union as our Director of Total Rewards and shape programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent. This is your chance to influence pay strategy, benefits design, wellness and recognition programs in a dynamic, member-focused organization.

This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer, giving you influence at the highest level. Enjoy the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid schedule. You will collaborate in person at our Lake Forest, IL headquarters at least 3 days a week while balancing remote work for added flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate existing plans; design and implement a total rewards strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances employee experience.
• Oversee compensation programs and pay practices, salary structures, and incentive plans to ensure market competitiveness.
• Build compensation-based management tools such as pay guidance for hires, promotions, internal transfers, and budgeting.
• Lead strategy and execution for employee benefits and wellness programs, vendor relationships, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive and manage the annual renewal process by collaborating with benefits broker, analyzing data, preparing recommendations for the Executive team, and executing for an efficient and successful completion.
• Lead annual compensation planning, benefits renewals, and cost-effectiveness evaluations.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on pay equity, market trends, and workforce analytics.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the HRIS platform (UKG Pro), to leverage for the compensation and benefits processes and related reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Create comprehensive employee communication plans to drive maximization of total rewards philosophy.
• Manage direct reports to include hiring, training, coaching performance, and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Advanced certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
• 10 years of demonstrated experience in developing and administering complex compensation, benefits, and wellness strategies.
• Previous experience serving as the primary lead for an HRIS platform (preferably UKG Pro), including leveraging system capabilities for process optimization and data-driven insights.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed focus on execution.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, market benchmarking, and analytics.
• Exceptional communication and strategic thinking skills.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $136,753 – $218,803. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

For more information about benefit offerings, please visit our careers page: https://www.myconsumers.org/about/what-we-do/careers

Why Consumers Credit Union (CCU)?
We offer a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and make an impact in a mission-driven organization that values innovation and people-first leadership. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, CCU has $4.3 billion in assets and serves more than 272,000 members, making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner, but everyone needs people who are in their corner. We’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work® multiple years in a row, and we’re committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more, visit myconsumers.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), criminal or arrest history (unless job related), crime victim status, or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination, or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at: HR_Dept@myconsumers.org or 877-275-2228.

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