Total Rewards Director

Total Rewards Director Patriot Growth Insurance Services | Remote, United States | Full-Time Why This Role Matters Patriot Growth Insurance Services is building a modern, business-aligned HR function, and Total Rewards is a critical part of that transformation. Reporting to the Vice President, Talent, Transformation & Technology (VP, T3), the Total Rewards Director will define and execute how we structure roles, reward talent, and design programs that support growth, retention, and employee success across a rapidly expanding organization. This is a unique opportunity to build foundational Total Rewards infrastructure while partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders across the enterprise. As the company's Total Rewards leader, you will connect compensation, job architecture, benefits strategy, and workforce analytics into a scalable framework that supports both business performance and employee experience. How You'll Make an Impact Design and maintain scalable compensation programs, including salary structures, pay ranges, incentive frameworks, and market-based pay practices that support organizational growth. Lead compensation operations, including job evaluations, offer guidance, promotions, market adjustments, and internal equity reviews that drive consistent and informed decisions. Build and operationalize a company-wide job architecture, including job families, career levels, titles, and compensation alignment. Partner with Finance and HR leaders on annual compensation planning, developing tools, recommendations, and communications that balance market competitiveness and fiscal responsibility. Shape the evolution of the company's benefits strategy through analysis of employee feedback, utilization trends, market data, and business needs. Develop reporting and analytics that provide visibility into pay equity, market positioning, compensation distribution, workforce trends, and program effectiveness. Establish governance, processes, and tools that allow Total Rewards programs to scale effectively as the organization continues to grow. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, helping navigate complex compensation, leveling, and rewards decisions with consistency and sound judgment. Who You Are A builder who is energized by creating structure, programs, and tools where little exists today. Comfortable operating as both strategist and executor, moving seamlessly between vision, analysis, and hands-on implementation. Business-minded and commercially aware, able to balance employee needs, market realities, and financial considerations. A systems thinker who understands how compensation, benefits, career growth, and data work together to support organizational success. An influential partner who can bring stakeholders together, frame trade-offs, and drive decisions without direct authority. Detail-oriented and disciplined, with high standards for data integrity, process excellence, and documentation. A trusted professional who approaches confidential and sensitive matters with integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. Skilled at communicating complex rewards concepts in a way that is practical, clear, and accessible to managers and employees alike. What You Bring Day One: 10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant responsibility in compensation, total rewards, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs, including salary structures, pay ranges, job evaluations, market pricing, and incentive programs. Experience building or maturing compensation frameworks within a scaling, multi-site organization. Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools used to analyze and present workforce data. Proven ability to partner effectively with Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation and workforce decisions. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and make enterprise-level recommendations without direct authority. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex rewards concepts for diverse audiences. Experience balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, budget considerations, and business strategy when advising leaders on pay decisions. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Valuable Additions: Experience within insurance, financial services, brokerage, or another multi-site, client-facing organization. Experience supporting HR modernization efforts, including job architecture, HR systems, process design, and rewards program development. Familiarity with HRIS platforms and workforce analytics tools. Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other relevant credentials. Real Benefits for Real Life At Patriot, great benefits mean more than coverage; they mean being there through every stage of life: your health, your family, your financial future, or simply time to recharge. Whether you're working or not, life doesn't stop. Neither should your benefits. Highlights Include: Multiple medical plan options, with preventive care covered at 100% Free virtual medical and mental healthcare for employees and their families, plus a dedicated healthcare concierge to help you navigate benefits, compare prescription costs, and make more confident, personalized care decisions Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid parental leave Personalized PTO that lets you take time away when you need it, without traditional accruals, plus separate sick leave Competitive 401(k) company match to help you build your financial future Comprehensive dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health, legal, financial, and work-life support About Patriot Growth Insurance Services At Patriot, we build our teams around a simple idea: people do their best work when they feel supported as whole people, not just managed as employees. We're invested in your growth, not just your output, and we back that up with a competitive salary and a comprehensive health and welfare program that extends to your family and domestic partners too, because who you're building a life with matters to us as much as the work you do. Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. We're currently ranked the 25th-largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and were named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,100 employees operating in 150+ locations across more than 45 states, our collaborative model gives every person and every agency the resources and support they need to grow, while each agency keeps its own identity, culture, and way of doing business. That growth has never been about numbers alone, it's about the people behind them. Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com. Pay Range: Posted below* *Any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with applicable state pay transparency laws, considering relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Roles may also be eligible for a supplemental compensation, such as performance-based bonus, commission, or equity. Specific eligibility will be discussed with Talent Acquisition team. Patriot Growth Insurance Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; personalized time off and company paid holidays. Pay Range $150,000 — $170,000 USD