Women of the Vine & Spirits
Director, Benefits & Compensation
Women of the Vine & Spirits, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Director, Benefits & Compensation at Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
Summary The Director, Compensation & Benefits provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the company's compensation and benefits programs. This role enhances the organization's ability to attract, engage, and retain talent by ensuring programs are market-competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with business objectives. The Director partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to drive process improvements, vendor performance, and integration of compensation and benefits programs. The position also supports enterprise initiatives such as system implementations and organizational redesign, as well as M&A and JV integrations as needed.
In this role, you will Compensation
Design, implement, and refine compensation strategies that strengthen the organization's ability to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Lead annual salary planning, incentive plan design, and pay structure reviews, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
Lead participation in compensation surveys, conduct benchmarking and market analyses, and provide recommendations on pay structures and practices.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on compensation matters, including market trends and emerging best practices.
Benefits
Oversee benefits strategy, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and ancillary programs, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective.
Serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers, consultants, and carriers, leading renewals, vendor evaluations, and negotiations.
Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively educate employees and leaders about benefits programs, including open enrollment, manager toolkits, and total rewards statements.
Strategic / Cross‑Functional Leadership
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and forecasting for compensation and benefits costs, modeling scenarios and managing cost impacts to the business.
Partner with HR Technology and Shared Services to ensure accurate and efficient data flow between SuccessFactors, BenefitFocus, and third‑party vendors.
Develop and implement metrics, dashboards, and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness, trends, compliance, and ROI for leadership decision‑making.
Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What you bring to RNDC
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master's preferred.
8‑10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in Compensation and Benefits.
Proven success in managing enterprise compensation and benefits programs.
Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and executive communication skills.
Proficiency with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and benefits platforms such as BenefitFocus; experience with compensation benchmarking and market analysis tools (e.g., Mercer, Payfactors, MarketPay) preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM‑SCP) a plus.
What’s in it for you
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits*
Paid Time Off Program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carry over unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregivers leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and company‑paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility.
COVID‑19 Considerations We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
Equal Opportunity / Affidavit of Non‑Discrimination Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, other specified categories, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.
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Summary The Director, Compensation & Benefits provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the company's compensation and benefits programs. This role enhances the organization's ability to attract, engage, and retain talent by ensuring programs are market-competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with business objectives. The Director partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to drive process improvements, vendor performance, and integration of compensation and benefits programs. The position also supports enterprise initiatives such as system implementations and organizational redesign, as well as M&A and JV integrations as needed.
In this role, you will Compensation
Design, implement, and refine compensation strategies that strengthen the organization's ability to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Lead annual salary planning, incentive plan design, and pay structure reviews, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
Lead participation in compensation surveys, conduct benchmarking and market analyses, and provide recommendations on pay structures and practices.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on compensation matters, including market trends and emerging best practices.
Benefits
Oversee benefits strategy, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and ancillary programs, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective.
Serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers, consultants, and carriers, leading renewals, vendor evaluations, and negotiations.
Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively educate employees and leaders about benefits programs, including open enrollment, manager toolkits, and total rewards statements.
Strategic / Cross‑Functional Leadership
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and forecasting for compensation and benefits costs, modeling scenarios and managing cost impacts to the business.
Partner with HR Technology and Shared Services to ensure accurate and efficient data flow between SuccessFactors, BenefitFocus, and third‑party vendors.
Develop and implement metrics, dashboards, and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness, trends, compliance, and ROI for leadership decision‑making.
Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What you bring to RNDC
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master's preferred.
8‑10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in Compensation and Benefits.
Proven success in managing enterprise compensation and benefits programs.
Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and executive communication skills.
Proficiency with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and benefits platforms such as BenefitFocus; experience with compensation benchmarking and market analysis tools (e.g., Mercer, Payfactors, MarketPay) preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM‑SCP) a plus.
What’s in it for you
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits*
Paid Time Off Program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carry over unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregivers leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and company‑paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility.
COVID‑19 Considerations We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
Equal Opportunity / Affidavit of Non‑Discrimination Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, other specified categories, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.
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