Director, Total Rewards

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

This job contributes to REI’s success by designing, implementing, and managing total rewards programs (including compensation, benefits, recognition, retirement, and well-being) that are aligned with the Co-op’s values and strategic business objectives. Through innovative thought leadership and strategic problem-solving, this role supports REI’s ability to continue to attract, engage, and retain top talent. By integrating REI’s values into every aspect of total rewards, this position strengthens our commitment to our employees and our mission.

Leading the Way

• Partners with the DVP of Total Rewards & Operations to support executive compensation strategy. Prepares materials for the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors.
• Manages research and benchmarking to inform executive pay recommendations, ensuring alignment with governance standards, shareholder expectations, and regulatory compliance.
• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices. Ensures the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote REI key messages.
• Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results.
• Ensures employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
• Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing selections.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to employees in order to achieve department, company and customer results.
• Establishes and maintains visibility within the department.
• Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances and issues, and takes appropriate action.

Your Planning & Navigating Requirements

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies that align with the organization's goals and aims.
• Manage the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs, including executive compensation, base salary, short-term and long-term incentives, and recognition.
• Manage the design, implementation, and management of benefit programs. These include health and wellbeing, financial wellness and retirement, time-off and leaves, and accommodations.
• Ensure that total rewards programs comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of total rewards programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with external partners.
• Partner closely with HR business partners and other stakeholders. Ensure that total rewards programs are part of broader HR and business strategies.
• Develop and deliver communications and training on total rewards programs to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations.
• Experience managing executive compensation and pay equity.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and prioritize contending demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional critical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive recommendations.
• Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards
• At least 7 years of experience in a leadership and people management role.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Salary : $140,300 - $238,600