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Overview

GCG is currently seeking a **Sr. Director, Total Rewards** to join our Human Resources leadership team and lead the strategic direction of our compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR administrative programs.

As our Sr. Total Rewards Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing a comprehensive total rewards strategy that supports business growth and employee engagement across a geographically dispersed, multi-site workforce. You’ll be responsible for designing compensation architecture, managing benefits programs, overseeing payroll operations, and ensuring ongoing compliance with employment regulations.

You will also lead a team to identify and implement process enhancements that strengthen HR operational efficiency, data integrity, and service delivery.

This position is based in our Rosemont, IL headquarters and requires a regular in-office presence.

What you’ll do

Compensation Management

+ Design and manage competitive compensation structures, including base pay, and incentive plans

+ Build and implement compensation architecture (job analysis, job leveling, job spec consolidation, etc.)

+ Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness

+ Oversee job evaluations, salary surveys, and compensation analytics

+ Lead the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, equity), including planning, budgeting, and execution

+ Collaborate with business leaders on compensation planning and decision-making

+ **Preferred:** Previous experience designing sales compensation plans

Benefits Management

+ Lead strategy and administration for employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401K, wellness, etc.)

+ Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive cost and service delivery

+ Oversee benefits communication and education for employees

+ Monitor program utilization and recommend data-drivenenhancements

Payroll Management

+ Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with internal teams and external vendors

+ Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

+ Partner with Finance on payroll reporting and audits

+ Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements

Compliance & Risk Management

+ Maintain compliance with all relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and benefit requirements (e.g., ACA, FLSA, ERISA)

+ Track regulatory changes and implement policy or process updates as needed

+ Lead internal audits and support external audit activities related to total rewards

HR Administration & Data Management

+ Oversee HRIS data integrity, reporting, and analytics

+ Establish SOPs and ensure consistent, accurate recordkeeping

+ Champion system optimization and improvements that enhance HR operations and employee experience

+ Support ADP data cleanup and ongoing system improvements

What you’ll bring

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)

+ 12+ years of progressive HR experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards

+ Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state employee populations (international experience a plus)

+ 401(k) program oversight

+ HRIS and payroll system proficiency — ADP experience strongly preferred

+ Previous experience designing sales compensation plans preferred but not required

Skills & Competencies

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

+ Clear, effective communication and relationship-building skills

+ Highly organized and detail-oriented

+ Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically

+ Deep understanding of compensation, benefits, and compliance regulations

+ Proficiency with analytics & MS Excel (pivot tables, trending, and compensation modeling) required

Preferred Certifications

+ Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

+ Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

+ SHRM-SCP or SPHR

What we offer

+ Competitive annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 per year and eligibility for annual bonus program

+ Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more

+ PTO plan with company paid holidays

+ 401K with employer contribution

+ An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About GCG

_At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve._

_GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._

_These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person._

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**Job Locations** _US-IL-Chicago_

**ID** _2025-1777_

**Category** _Human Resources_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_