Director, Total Rewards

The role

The Director, Total Rewards provides leadership in the implementation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of total rewards programs and systems. This person directs policies, compensation strategies, benefits programs, and payroll operations.

What you will do

• Directs Total Rewards policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Partners with HR Leadership, Finance, and business leaders to align programs with organizational priorities.
• Leads development and administration of compensation strategies and programs.
• Leads strategy, design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs.
• Leads payroll operations and related processes.
• Leverages HRIS platforms and technology to improve processes and reporting.
• Creates policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational guidelines.
• Monitors industry trends and leads modernization initiatives.
• Leads and participates in audits.
• Leads, manages, and mentors Compensation, Benefits and Payroll team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience administering Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll.
• 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• In-depth understanding of Human Resources functional processes, compliance requirements and business needs of a mid-sized globally dispersed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise.
• Working knowledge of basic business and accounting functions including project management and budgeting.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree
• CCP and/or CBP
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing organization
• International experience
• Familiarity with global pay and benefits practices and HR system requirements for UK and Japan
• Hands-on approach, employee first mindset, willingness to actively support day-to-day operations, engage with team members, and travel to company sites as needed
• Experience with data analytics, HRIS platforms, and AI-driven tools
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces across manufacturing, industrial, operations, or multi-site environments
• International experience with UK and Japan

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Education reimbursement
• 401(k)
• HSA employer contributions
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid holidays
• Parental leave

Before you apply

• This position is not eligible for visa support.

About the company

Enviva is a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. They are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets.