Director Global Total Rewards & People Solutions
NSF Open At a glance
Director-level Compensation & Benefits role at NSF. Ann Arbor · no salary stated · we estimate $184,476–$265,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Set global direction for compensation, benefits, payroll, recognition, executive pay and people systems
- Coordinate workforce planning, compensation analysis and budgeting with Finance and business leaders
- Run global payroll and benefits operations, supporting compliance, efficiency and a positive employee experience
- Guide Workday rollout, payroll updates and process redesign across major HR transformation work
- Develop your team and counsel executives on rewards, workforce trends and people operations strategy
What you bring
- At least fifteen years in progressive HR leadership, with substantial Total Rewards expertise
- Leadership experience across compensation, benefits, payroll and HR operations
- Experience creating and rolling out compensation and rewards programs for a global workforce
- Background in executive compensation, sales incentive design and major HR transformation initiatives
Who this fits
This director role suits an experienced HR leader who can turn complicated data and business issues into workable decisions and present to senior and Board-level audiences. The position is hybrid, with three onsite days each week at the Ann Arbor headquarters.
From the employer
Are you passionate about creating programs that help employees thrive while supporting business growth? NSF is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Global Total Rewards to lead our global compensation, benefits, payroll, HR operations, and people systems strategy. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner with senior leaders across the organization to build rewarding employee experiences, modernize processes, and drive key transformation initiatives.
This position reports directly to the Chief People Officer and is based in a hybrid work environment, with three days per week onsite at our Ann Arbor, Michigan headquarters.
- Lead and evolve NSF's global Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, payroll, recognition programs, executive compensation, and people solutions
- Ensure our programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with the needs of a global workforce
- Partner with Finance and business leaders on workforce planning, compensation modeling, and budgeting
- Oversee global payroll operations and benefits programs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and a positive employee experience
- Lead key transformation initiatives, including Workday implementation, payroll modernization, and process improvement efforts
- Drive automation and scalable solutions that improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and employee experiences
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compensation, benefits, workforce trends, and people operations strategy
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with deep expertise in Total Rewards
- Proven experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR operations leadership
- Experience designing and implementing global compensation and rewards programs
- Strong understanding of executive compensation and sales incentive plan design
- Experience leading large-scale HR transformation initiatives, such as HRIS implementations, payroll modernization, or process redesign
- Ability to translate complex data and business challenges into practical solutions
- Strong executive presence with the ability to present to senior leaders and Board-level audiences
- Experience working in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment
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