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University of Vermont · 2 hours ago

Director of Total Rewards

positionBurlington, VT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$120K/yr - $150K/yr
date8+ years exp

The University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to provide enterprise-wide leadership for a comprehensive and mission-aligned total rewards strategy. This role involves leading the strategic direction, design, and evaluation of UVM’s compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with institutional priorities.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of UVM’s total rewards programs, with primary responsibility for enterprise-level compensation strategy and execution
Design, implement, and evolve compensation frameworks, including job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs, and pay equity analysis
Partner closely with senior leaders to align compensation strategy with institutional goals, workforce planning, and budgetary priorities
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and best practices in a highly regulated environment
Lead data-driven decision-making through the use of HRIS, compensation systems, and analytics tools
Oversee benefits, retirement, and recognition programs to ensure a cohesive and competitive total rewards offering
Serve as a trusted advisor to campus stakeholders on complex compensation and total rewards matters

Qualification

Compensation strategyBenefits leadershipData analytics toolsHRIS systemsPay equity analysisRegulatory complianceMarket benchmarkingCompensation frameworksRecognition programsJob architectureStakeholder managementHigher education experienceCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and 8–10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards (compensation and benefits leadership)
Demonstrated experience developing and leading enterprise-level total rewards strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated strength in communication, presentation, and stakeholder management
Demonstrated experience with HRIS, compensation systems, and data analytics tools

Preferred

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or similar certifications
Experience in higher education or complex, regulated environments

Company

University of Vermont

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Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward.
dateFounded in 1822
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Burlington, Vermont, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.uvm.edu/medicine

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