Director, Total Rewards

About Us Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge. At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact. Learn more at  diligent.com . Position Overview: Reporting into HR Operations, the Director, Total Rewards will serve as a trusted organizational leader responsible for the design and delivery of Diligent’s compensation philosophy and the strategic management of employee-related benefits and services that are able to effectively support a global employee base. The successful candidate will lead strategy development, design, implementation, administration, and governance of all compensation programs and benefit programs, globally for the company. This role will partner with senior business leaders, and the HR leadership team to translate business strategy into meaningful Total Rewards strategies that are effective in attracting, rewarding and retaining key talent. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of scaling compensation and benefits programs and practices, with a track record of conceptualizing successful strategies, leading action plans, and driving the execution of organizational goals. This position requires an ability to think strategically about problems as well as a knack for tactical execution. Key Responsibilities Develop and drive the compensation and benefits strategies and programs that attract, reward and retain key talent populations. Lead global job evaluation, job classification/reclassification, salary structures, benefit plans and retirement program benchmarking. Drive competitive and attractive total rewards strategies that are cost-effective and consistent with market trends and aligned to Company’s business priorities Provide thought leadership, and consultation to senior leaders on the global development of total rewards methodologies and philosophy, including supporting policies, practices, systems and external partners. Own and operate all compensation and benefit programs including incentive programs, recurring compensation cycles, compensation program targets, benefit changes/enhancements, annual benefit enrollment program, wellness initiatives, etc. Partners closely with Finance and Legal divisions to ensure the organization’s total rewards plans, programs, policies, and initiatives are compliant and affordable while ensuring they are competitive and consistent with the organization’s objectives. Manages total reward third-party vendors to ensure best in class service, employee experience, and cost is being provided to Diligent Support the Retirement Plan Committee. Provides administrative, regulatory and investment responsibility oversight ensuring compliance with ERISA’s fiduciary principles Ensures metrics are established and maintained to evaluate effectiveness of total rewards programs Leads, develops and mentors a team that is responsible for the day to day administration of total rewards delivery to associates and sales teams. Establishes operational objectives, expectations and work plans, and delegates assignments to the team Required Experience/Skills 10 years' relevant experience in global compensation and benefits with emphasis on multi-national employee populations. Experience scaling an effective, and impactful, rewards function that supports the company's business goals and growth, with a strong awareness of best practices. Expertise in the development of strategy and administration of compensation and benefits including Executive compensation. Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to keep stakeholders informed and included in a way that builds trust. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated experience performing complex reporting and analysis. Strong analytical, mathematical, statistical, and conceptual skills; Excel expertise is required. Excellent business and People Operations acumen; comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment. Proven ability to think strategically and to translate strategic directives into tactical initiatives. Preferred Experience/Skills Oracle Cloud HCM Experience SaaS Industry Experience   What Diligent Offers You   Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people.  Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.  Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.    We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com . 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