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Director - Total Rewards

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

The Director of Total Rewards, as part of the Human Resources leadership team, contributes to the ... Manages relationships with external consultants, vendors, carriers and third-party administrators ...

Director, Total Rewards

Raleigh, NC

$121K - $166K/yr

... compensation consultants as appropriate. * Lead the strategy, design, administration, and ... Total Rewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and support attraction and retention ...

Total Rewards Manager Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We ... consultants, and other benefit vendors. * Lead annual benefits strategy development, renewal ...

Total Rewards Manager

Frisco, TX · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Partner with benefits brokers, consultants, and vendors to optimize plan design and cost effectiveness. * Analyze utilization trends and employee feedback to recommend enhancements to total rewards ...

Total Rewards Manager

Frisco, TX · Hybrid

$74K - $100K/yr

Partner with benefits brokers, consultants, and vendors to optimize plan design and cost effectiveness. * Analyze utilization trends and employee feedback to recommend enhancements to total rewards ...

Director, Total Rewards

Bethesda, MD

$133K - $183K/yr

... compensation consultants as appropriate. * Lead the strategy, design, administration, and ... Total Rewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and support attraction and retention ...

Total Rewards Manager Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We ... consultants, and other benefit vendors. * Lead annual benefits strategy development, renewal ...

Total Rewards Manager

West Chester, OH · On-site

$75K - $101K/yr

Global Total Rewards / Benefits Manager Position Description: Trew is seeking a Global Total ... Navigate works council consultation requirements where applicable. * Executive Compensation:

Manage broker, consultant, legal counsel, and vendor relationships as well as contracts, invoices ... on total rewards (benefits and compensation leadership). Preferred Qualifications * A master ...

Director Total Rewards

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

Click here for Director Total Rewards Leadership Position Profile Director Total Rewards Summary ... Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and consultants to maximize program value and ...

Director, Total Rewards

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

... • Manage broker, consultant, legal counsel, and vendor relationships as well as contracts ... on total rewards (benefits and compensation leadership). Preferred Qualifications * A master ...

Director, Total Rewards

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

As Director of Total Rewards, you'll architect and lead a bold, globally scalable compensation and ... Own and optimize relationships with brokers, consultants, and providers * Negotiate aggressively to ...

Total Rewards Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Own relationships with global brokers, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, and wellness ... Develop executive dashboards and reporting for Total Rewards metrics. * Analyze utilization ...

Director, Total Rewards

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$128K - $176K/yr

As Director of Total Rewards, you'll architect and lead a bold, globally scalable compensation and ... Own and optimize relationships with brokers, consultants, and providers * Negotiate aggressively to ...

Director, Total Rewards

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$133K - $183K/yr

... compensation consultants as appropriate. * Lead the strategy, design, administration, and ... Total Rewards programs remain within budgetary constraints and support attraction and retention ...

Total Rewards Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Own relationships with global brokers, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, and wellness ... Develop executive dashboards and reporting for Total Rewards metrics. * Analyze utilization ...

Total Rewards Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Own relationships with global brokers, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, and wellness ... Develop executive dashboards and reporting for Total Rewards metrics. * Analyze utilization ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for total rewards consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Total Rewards Consultant, your daily responsibilities often include analyzing compensation and benefits data, benchmarking against industry standards, and developing recommendations for reward strategies. You may work closely with HR teams and management to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with relevant laws. The role also involves conducting market research, preparing reports, and presenting findings to leadership or clients. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities often shift based on organizational needs and project timelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the total rewards consultant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Total Rewards Consultant, you need expertise in compensation and benefits analysis, data interpretation, and human resources management, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), compensation benchmarking tools, and certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are highly valuable. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills help you collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for designing and implementing reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring competitiveness and compliance.

What is a total rewards consultant?

A Total Rewards Consultant is a professional who designs, analyzes, and implements compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent. They assess salary structures, incentives, health benefits, and other rewards to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business goals. Their role often involves benchmarking, compliance with labor laws, and advising leadership on reward strategies.

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Director - Total Rewards

HNTB

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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HNTB rating

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Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
The Director of Total Rewards, as part of the Human Resources leadership team, contributes to the overall direction of the Human Resources function. This position is responsible for the strategy, development and implementation of total rewards programs to attract and retain talent. Ensures compensation and benefits are competitive, equitable, compliant and financially sustainable. The focus will be to continually develop, evaluate and effectively execute strategies and programs that align total rewards with business strategy, values, and mission, while leading teams committed to operational excellence, delivering seamless administration, and a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do:

  • Leads the strategic direction, execution and management of teams responsible for benefits, compensation, HR technology, HR solutions center, and HR operations programs including mobility and executive officer benefits.
  • Strategizes, designs and manages the execution, administration and communication of firmwide health and welfare programs, including group medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term income replacement, voluntary benefits and retirement plans.
  • Serves as plan administrator for the firm's total rewards programs, interpreting plan provisions and resolving all claims and matters arising under associated plans.
  • Manages relationships with external consultants, vendors, carriers and third-party administrators and lead RFPs, when necessary to ensure quality service is received.
  • Ensures compliance of total rewards programs and practices, advising leadership of changes in regulations, associated risks and potential impacts to the firm.
  • Partners with internal team and benefits consultants to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings, plan design, plan renewals and expansion of benefit offerings.
  • Directs the planning, implementation, and administration of FMLA, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations and mandatory sick leave programs to ensure compliance with the current legal requirements.
  • Regularly assess the internal equity and external competitiveness of the firm's total reward programs. Ensure alignment of incentive/reward elements with culture, strategy, and operational objectives of the firm.
  • Develops total reward programs and systems that are industry competitive, aligned with rewards philosophy and strategy and enable management to effectively reward individual and group performance.
  • Interacts effectively with business and human resource leaders to optimize the effectiveness of all total rewards programs with a strong process focus. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Monitors trends/best practices, both internally and externally and make recommendations to leadership on implementation or improvement.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; manages the preparation and communication of information to current and former employees about total reward programs, procedures and changes.
  • In partnership with HR Leadership Team, reinforces a pay for performance philosophy and ensures total rewards offerings are optimized, effectively communicated throughout the organization, and support the firm's talent objectives and strategy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related area and 12 years relevant experience including 5 years people/project management experience overseeing total rewards functions
  • Experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration for a large organization

What You'll Bring:

  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, specifically senior leadership
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment

What We Prefer:

  • Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and knowledge of federal and state benefits legislation and compliance requirements

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Locations:

Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914