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Executive Director, Total Rewards

Confidential, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755

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Executive Director, Total Rewards

About the Company

Prestigious Ivy League university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1769

Employees 5001-10,000

Categories

Education Colleges & Universities Dartmouth College Higher Education Universities

Specialties

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About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Total Rewards, a pivotal role that demands a strategic leader to design, implement, and govern a comprehensive total rewards strategy. This strategy is essential for attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent, and must be in alignment with the institution's goals and values. The successful candidate will lead the company's compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, ensuring market competitiveness, financial stability, and compliance. A key aspect of the role is intentional stakeholder management, acting as a collaborative partner and skilled communicator to build a strong reputation for excellence, transparency, and trust. The Executive Director will be at the forefront of the company's evolution in total rewards, with the opportunity to shape the future of these offerings and cultivate a culture of transparency and trust.

Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should be experienced and innovative leaders with a genuine strategic perspective on benefits and compensation. The role requires a creative and resourceful individual who can navigate the complexities of a mission-driven and resource-constrained environment with political savviness, care, and compassion. A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least 12 years' experience leading compensation and benefits teams, is required, preferably within complex and decentralized institutions of higher education. An advanced degree and/or relevant certifications are preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost control and sustainability, and while experience in higher education is valued, those with a proven ability to work effectively in shared governance cultures will also be considered.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Human Resources Non-Profit Management