JET AVIATION STAFFING-DIRECTOR OF TOTAL REWARDS-LOS ANGELES

Location:CA, US
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Category: Human Resources
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 4448
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DIRECTOR OF TOTAL REWARDS

Human Resources, California, Los Angeles

We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Total Rewards who shares our passion for elevating every detail of the employee experience. This strategic leader will drive the evolution of our compensation and benefits programs with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance, and care. If you thrive in a values-driven culture where people come first and progress is purposeful, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team that’s redefining what it means to be thoughtfully better.

• Location: Los Angeles, CA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Total Rewards is a strategic leader responsible for the compliant, efficient, and future-focused administration of payroll, benefits, retirement, and timekeeping programs across the organization. This role plays a critical part in enhancing the employee experience, optimizing HR technology, and aligning total rewards with broader business and workforce strategies. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Director drives operational innovation and leads with a people-centered approach to rewards and recognition. As the organization’s subject matter expert in total compensation and systems integration, this leader ensures continuous improvement and enterprise-wide alignment.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Hold self and others accountable to commitments.
• Be results-driven, consistently achieving objectives.
• Be interpersonally savvy, relating openly and comfortably to all people.
• Build teams that apply their diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Use feedback and reflection to gain self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
• Apply knowledge of business to advance the organization’s goals.
• Optimize work processes, prioritizing efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Maneuver comfortably through policy and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Actively seeks self-development opportunities and challenges.
• Demonstrate situational adaptability as demands shift in different situations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in payroll, benefits, or HR operations within a complex, multi-state organization.
• Expertise and direct, hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Advanced Compensation modules.
• Proven track record of leading system implementations, process redesign, or organizational transformation.
• Deep knowledge of employment, payroll, and benefits laws, particularly for the State of California and the County of Los Angeles.
• Proven ability to drive operational execution with precision and efficiency.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations with attention to detail while identifying and implementing process improvements and new ideas to enhance efficiency and results.
• Proven success in change leadership and interpersonal and organizational communication, with experience leading organization-wide initiatives.
• Experience partnering effectively across various departments and business units demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration and influence skills.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and ethical integrity

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., SPHR, CPP – Certified Payroll Professional, CEBS – Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, CCP – Certified Compensation Professional).
• Experience in aviation or similarly regulated industries.
• Fluency in HR technology systems, including configuration, optimization, and integration.
• Experience leveraging HR data analytics and dashboarding tools to support strategic planning initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position requires the supervision of various employees including individual contributors and first and/or middle managers.