Sr. Director, Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits

Energizer

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
What you'll love about this job:
  • Global interaction in a Company with a well-known brand
  • Interaction with senior-level leadership
  • Engaging team that delivers high-quality work
  • Remote Opportunity
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.:Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position Summary:The Sr. Director, Total Rewards is responsible for leading the development, execution, and ongoing refinement of Energizer’s global total rewards programs. This role will drive the design and delivery of compensation, benefits, and retirement strategies that attract and retain high performing talent while ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. This individual will serve as a key partner to the executive team and support compensation-related interactions with the Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the HR COE Leader, the Sr. Director, Total Rewards will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure our total rewards strategy aligns with our business objectives and supports our colleagues' well-being. The ideal candidate couples strategic command of total rewards with proven public-company executive compensation expertise, exceptional analytical rigor, and the influence to guide complex stakeholder groups with confidence and clarity. Responsibilities:
  • Strategy Development: Develop and execute a total rewards strategy that supports the company's business objectives and enhances colleague engagement and retention. Keep up to date on rewards market trends and the regulatory environment and lead benchmarking of programs and processes against external best practices.
  • Lead the annual compensation planning cycle, including benchmarking, merit, bonus, and stock for the global organization.
  • Broad-Based Compensation: Design, implement, and manage competitive broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive plans. Partner with HR leadership team to steward Energizer’s job architecture and leveling framework - owning pay ranges, market benchmarking, and internal-equity guardrails.
  • Executive Compensation: Develop and manage executive compensation programs, including base salary, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. Lead the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations. Prepare materials and recommendations for the Human Capital Committee, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with shareholder interests in partnership with senior leaders.
  • Short-Term Incentive Compensation: Design and administer short-term incentive plans that align with company performance goals and reward individual and organizational achievements. Develop and manage sales incentive plans that drive sales performance and align with commercial objectives.
  • Long-Term Incentive Compensation: Develop and manage long-term incentive plans, including restricted stock units and performance-based awards.
  • Benefits: Oversee Energizer’s benefits and wellbeing programs, ensuring they are competitive, inclusive, and supportive of a diverse colleague population. Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate program effectiveness and optimize cost and experience. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations governing colleague benefits and leaves.
  • Retirement: Manage retirement plans, including 401(k) and pension plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with industry best practices.
  • Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of total rewards professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Serve as a consultative and technical resource for HR and business leaders on total rewards.
  • Compliance: Ensure all compensation, benefits, and retirement programs comply local laws and regulations, align with the competitive market, and support Energizer company objectives. Maintain pay equity and ensure pay transparency aligns with philosophy and regulatory requirements.
  • Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
  • Data Analysis: Utilize data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
What we are looking for:Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience supporting Compensation Committees and working directly with C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements.
  • Deep knowledge of compensation structures (base, bonus, equity), equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, etc.), and benefits programs.
  • Familiarity with SEC regulations, proxy disclosure, and CD&A reporting.
  • Strong modeling, analytics, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
  • In-depth benefits knowledge in U.S. and demonstrated understanding of ERISA, governance, compliance, administration operating models and vendor eco-system; Understanding of regulatory requirements in Total Rewards.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in a global or multi-national company.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and CoPilot
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Due to emphasis on long-term incentive compensation for executives and director level management and up, experience with varied long-term incentive compensation vehicles is preferred. U.S. public company experience a plus.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) is highly desirable.
  • Experience with SAP Success Factors
Come join us!:Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Total Rewards Package: The salary range for this position is -Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

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