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Human Resources (HR) Total Rewards Director

Pantex
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Total Rewards Director
Career Level: Director
Organization: Human Resources (50001079)
Job Specialty: Human Resources General

What You'll Do

The Total Rewards Director oversees the design, implementation, and management of PanTeXas Deterrence's (PXD) total rewards programs, including Compensation, Benefits, Incentives & Recognition, and Data Analytics. Ensures PXD programs attract, motivate, and retain top talent, and are compliant, competitive, cost effective, and aligned with Business Objectives. Serves as trusted advisor to executive leadership on Total Rewards matters. Leads, mentors, and develops the Total Rewards team.
Leadership
  • Responsible for execution of large programs.
  • Builds and maintains a strong functional team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and team building.
  • Maintains awareness of changes in federal and state benefits-related laws.
  • Makes critical business decisions which affect organizational policy matters related to benefits administration and/or management.
  • Briefs HR leadership on needed changes or revisions.
  • Provides development, training and mentorship to all Total Rewards team employees.
Compensation
  • Designs and manages overall Compensation strategy, including base pay structures, salary bands, job architecture, and market pricing.
  • Oversees delivery of the annual Compensation Increase Plan to senior management and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for approval.
  • Oversees annual compensation cycle activities, including merit increases and performance bonuses.
  • Oversees benchmarking and market analysis, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Partners with Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
  • Oversees benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, leave and voluntary benefits.
  • Evaluates vendors and manages broker and consultant relationships.
  • Oversees employee recognition programs that reinforce culture and values.
  • Ensures programs meet employee needs while controlling costs.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Analytics
  • Develops HR Analytics function, ensuring program effectiveness and informed decision-making.
  • Develops clear communication strategies to ensure employees understand and value total rewards offerings.
  • Partners with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to support workforce initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and administering employment law (Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)) and other government compliance regulations.
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics software applications.
  • Ability to effectively counsel and communicate to employees and management through complex issues.
  • Ability to research and analyze various types of qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Knowledge of the legal environment and where to find up-to-date laws/regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and with small groups of employees to convey company and general employee information.
  • Maintains working relationship with Union officials and adheres to terms of labor contracts by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies related to Total Rewards.
  • Maintains highest level of confidentiality in all settings and interactions

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience
    OR 20 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory/ management experience.

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

  • Not Applicable

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Five years of supervisory/management experience. Candidates with less years of supervisory/management experience will be required to complete a developmental plan approved by the Division Director or their delegate.
  • Advanced benefits experience, including knowledge and management of defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Advanced compensation experience, including development of annual compensation proposals and spend plans
  • Experience understanding and applying legal and benefit plan documents.
  • Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Experience with and knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) reporting using iBenefits
  • Experience auditing and analyzing data
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society of Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society of Human Resources Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification
  • Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues consistent with standards, practices/policies, procedures or DOE requirements.
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and organized reports and correspondence.
  • Builds collaborative relationships and teamwork with other departments/organizations (e.g., medical, Information Technology (IT), contracts)
  • Ability to manage competing demands and priorities

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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