What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director. Total Rewards position at nouria?
Nouria Energy Corporation is a multi-generational family-owned wholesale fuel distributor, convenience store operator and car wash operator in New England. Our wholesale and retail fuel businesses are multi-branded, which includes Shell, Mobil, Irving, Sunoco, Gulf, Valero, Citgo, Phillips 66, Exxon, and multiple unbranded brands. Our wholesale operations supply branded and unbranded fuel to 300 locations across New England and New York. We are ranked within the top 50 largest convenience store chains in the country, operating 150 company-operated locations throughout New England and ranked within the top 10 largest car wash chains in the country We are seeking an experienced Director of Total Rewards, Compensation, and Benefits to lead the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs that support business goals and enhance the employee experience. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Human Resources and provides subject matter expertise on short- and long-term compensation and benefits initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and a proven ability to develop competitive, compliant, and employee-centered programs. What You’ll Do Compensation Leadership Lead the design and administration of compensation programs in collaboration with cross-functional leaders and the HR team Develop compensation proposals for newly hired and promoted employees Provide clear, market-informed recommendations for base pay, incentive pay, merit increases, and executive compensation Analyze internal data, external market trends, the competitive landscape, and candidate expectations to develop competitive compensation packages aligned with the organization’s philosophy Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to support the development of a job leveling framework Lead annual compensation planning activities and support the successful implementation of related programs and processes Maintain current knowledge of federal and state legislation that may impact compensation policies and practices Benefits Leadership Lead and develop a team of Benefits and Leave Administrators Manage employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life insurance, 401(k), wellness, and related offerings Partner with benefits consultants and brokers to provide strategic recommendations on programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent Oversee and execute the annual open enrollment process Manage relationships with benefits vendors, contracts, and bid negotiations Oversee benefits vendor administration Manage the benefits administration system and ensure data integrity Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, FLSA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and related labor and tax requirements What You Bring Bachelor’s degree required Seven or more years of progressive management experience in compensation and benefits or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Demonstrated success leading compensation and benefits programs in a complex organization Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in retail or convenience store industry strongly preferred Preferred candidates will bring experience managing self‑insured benefit programs, including plan design, cost management, and regulatory compliance Strong knowledge of compensation practices and applicable regulations, including ERISA, FLSA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related requirements Experience managing compensation, 401(k), and benefits systems in a multi-unit non-exempt environment Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees Working knowledge of HCMs and Workday knowledge is a plus Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional partners Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, communication, organization, and time management skills If you are a strategic, detail-oriented total rewards leader passionate about building competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs, we encourage you to apply. Pay Range: Nouria Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are looking to start a career or grow and develop your skills, Nouria is the perfect place to work! We want you to achieve your goals, have a defined career pather and a rewarding work environment. Whether you're looking for a part time, store management or a corporate role, we are excited that you are looking to join our team! Our job listings are frequently scraped and reposted by third-party job aggregator websites. These external sites operate independently and do not update in real time. If you find a position listed on an external job board, please verify its current availability on this official company careers page. If a position is not actively listed on our site, it has been filled or is no longer open for applications. We encourage you to bookmark this page for the most accurate and up-to-date opportunities.