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AVP, Total Rewards
Full Time
Norwalk, CT
About The Company
Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.
Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.
Position Summary
The AVP of Total Rewards is responsible for providing the analysis, insights, reporting, and operational support needed to inform compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce planning decisions. This role serves as a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders by maintaining compensation programs, supporting benefits strategy, monitoring market trends, administering payroll-related processes, and delivering actionable workforce analytics. The position plays a critical role in developing and maintaining the organization's total rewards philosophy and ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
Role Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy, Budget Planning & Workforce Analytics
Partner with the Head of HR and HR Business Partners to support annual compensation planning, salary review cycles, and incentive compensation processes.
Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, guidelines, and the company's total rewards and compensation philosophy.
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with organizational objectives.
Research and monitor compensation and benefits market trends, providing recommendations and insights to HR leadership.
Prepare compensation modeling, scenario planning, and cost analyses to support compensation and workforce-related decision making.
Manage compensation budget tracking, including actual-to-budget reporting, acquisition versus maintenance analyses, and ongoing workforce cost forecasting.
Support year-end incentive and bonus accrual planning, including liquidity forecasting and payout analysis.
Maintain compensation data integrity and reporting to support compensation decisions and workforce planning activities.
Produce quarterly workforce metrics, turnover analyses, and headcount reports for HR and Finance leadership.
Payroll Administration & Support
Provide oversight and support for payroll operations, working closely with payroll vendors, Finance, and HR stakeholders.
Ensure payroll-related data changes, compensation adjustments, and employee transactions are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, reporting, and related analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
Benefits Analysis & Total Rewards Programs
Manage benefits-related reporting, cost analysis, and financial tracking to support informed benefit program decisions.
Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and external benefits brokers to evaluate plan performance, cost trends, and utilization patterns.
Analyze benefit plan competitiveness and provide market-based recommendations to support benefit strategy discussions.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining a competitive and employee-focused benefits offering.
Equity Compensation Administration
Maintain documentation, process controls, and records related to the organization's equity incentive programs.
Support equity planning activities, including accruals, reporting, and shareholder tracking.
Prepare equity compensation analyses and reporting to support audits, financial reporting, and external disclosure requirements.
Serve as a liaison between HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners regarding equity compensation administration.
Compliance, Audits & Governance
Manage and coordinate annual audits related to workers' compensation, retirement plans, equity programs, and other total rewards initiatives.
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
Ensure timely completion of required government reporting and compliance filings, including ACA, EEO-1, Form 1095-C, and other regulatory requirements.
Complete quarterly and annual federal, state, and industry surveys.
Maintain compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce reporting processes that support compliance and governance requirements.
Monitor changes in compensation, benefits, and employment-related regulations and provide recommendations to HR leadership regarding potential impacts.
Ensure compensation program complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, include FLSA, Equal pay, and pay transparency laws.
Basic Qualifications
8 years of HR experience specifically in compensation and benefits
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate complex workforce and compensation data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated expertise in compensation analysis, benefits administration, payroll support, workforce planning, and reporting.
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and process discipline.
Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands-on operational execution in a lean HR environment.
Required Education / Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
CCP Or CEBS Certifications Preferred But Not Required
Pay/Location
Norwalk, CT
Hybrid Structure
Minimal to no travel required
Base salary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $140,000 and $180,000 Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual performance-based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit-sharing program. Employee may also be eligible for long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
What We Offer
Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days
401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only
Profit Sharing Program
Competitive parental leave
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Current hybrid working environment
Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join
Wilton Re strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.
To All Recruitment Agencies: Please do not send any resumes or solicitations regarding open positions to Wilton Re employees unless you have been requested to work on this position or other positions with Wilton Re; please reach out to your main point of contact. Wilton Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
AVP, Total Rewards
Full Time
Norwalk, CT
About The Company
Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.
Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.
Position Summary
The AVP of Total Rewards is responsible for providing the analysis, insights, reporting, and operational support needed to inform compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce planning decisions. This role serves as a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders by maintaining compensation programs, supporting benefits strategy, monitoring market trends, administering payroll-related processes, and delivering actionable workforce analytics. The position plays a critical role in developing and maintaining the organization's total rewards philosophy and ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
Role Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy, Budget Planning & Workforce Analytics
Partner with the Head of HR and HR Business Partners to support annual compensation planning, salary review cycles, and incentive compensation processes.
Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, guidelines, and the company's total rewards and compensation philosophy.
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with organizational objectives.
Research and monitor compensation and benefits market trends, providing recommendations and insights to HR leadership.
Prepare compensation modeling, scenario planning, and cost analyses to support compensation and workforce-related decision making.
Manage compensation budget tracking, including actual-to-budget reporting, acquisition versus maintenance analyses, and ongoing workforce cost forecasting.
Support year-end incentive and bonus accrual planning, including liquidity forecasting and payout analysis.
Maintain compensation data integrity and reporting to support compensation decisions and workforce planning activities.
Produce quarterly workforce metrics, turnover analyses, and headcount reports for HR and Finance leadership.
Payroll Administration & Support
Provide oversight and support for payroll operations, working closely with payroll vendors, Finance, and HR stakeholders.
Ensure payroll-related data changes, compensation adjustments, and employee transactions are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, reporting, and related analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
Benefits Analysis & Total Rewards Programs
Manage benefits-related reporting, cost analysis, and financial tracking to support informed benefit program decisions.
Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and external benefits brokers to evaluate plan performance, cost trends, and utilization patterns.
Analyze benefit plan competitiveness and provide market-based recommendations to support benefit strategy discussions.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining a competitive and employee-focused benefits offering.
Equity Compensation Administration
Maintain documentation, process controls, and records related to the organization's equity incentive programs.
Support equity planning activities, including accruals, reporting, and shareholder tracking.
Prepare equity compensation analyses and reporting to support audits, financial reporting, and external disclosure requirements.
Serve as a liaison between HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners regarding equity compensation administration.
Compliance, Audits & Governance
Manage and coordinate annual audits related to workers' compensation, retirement plans, equity programs, and other total rewards initiatives.
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
Ensure timely completion of required government reporting and compliance filings, including ACA, EEO-1, Form 1095-C, and other regulatory requirements.
Complete quarterly and annual federal, state, and industry surveys.
Maintain compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce reporting processes that support compliance and governance requirements.
Monitor changes in compensation, benefits, and employment-related regulations and provide recommendations to HR leadership regarding potential impacts.
Ensure compensation program complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, include FLSA, Equal pay, and pay transparency laws.
Basic Qualifications
8 years of HR experience specifically in compensation and benefits
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate complex workforce and compensation data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated expertise in compensation analysis, benefits administration, payroll support, workforce planning, and reporting.
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and process discipline.
Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands-on operational execution in a lean HR environment.
Required Education / Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
CCP Or CEBS Certifications Preferred But Not Required
Pay/Location
Norwalk, CT
Hybrid Structure
Minimal to no travel required
Base salary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $140,000 and $180,000 Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual performance-based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit-sharing program. Employee may also be eligible for long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
What We Offer
Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days
401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only
Profit Sharing Program
Competitive parental leave
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Current hybrid working environment
Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join
Wilton Re strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.
To All Recruitment Agencies: Please do not send any resumes or solicitations regarding open positions to Wilton Re employees unless you have been requested to work on this position or other positions with Wilton Re; please reach out to your main point of contact. Wilton Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000