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About Renaissance

When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.

Job Description

The Global Director of Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of all aspects of the Compensation, Benefits, and Equity Plans including overall management, design, administration, communication, compliance, activities and vendor management. The Director will manage, plan, direct, develop, communicate and coordinate the work activities of the department. Ensures all plans adhere to current regulations and support the company’s strategic objectives. Demonstrate an understanding of market dynamics, key competitor compensation and benefit plan designs, and industry trends. Innovate overall plan design and administration to address industry dynamics and to attract and retain talent. The priority is to ensure that the company’s compensation, benefits and processes, plans, programs and tools (and the data and information that support them) are competitive, cost effective and most importantly support the various business strategies, enhance organizational capability and foster employee engagement.  This role will provide excellent customer service, ensure systems and processes are efficient, customer oriented and support the needs of the businesses.

This position carries global responsibilities and encompasses strategic, analytical, and operational functions. The incumbent must have a high degree of credibility and demonstrate his/her ability to add value with all levels of leadership and will partner closely with HR Business Partners to ensure a seamless, expertise-driven experience for business executives. This position is responsible for handling and maintaining confidential and sensitive information, acts with discretion and is accountable for legal and regulatory compliance.

In this role as Global Director** **Total Rewards, you will have the following key responsibilities:

Strategy & Design

+ Develop and lead the global total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.

+ Ensure alignment with organizational goals, culture, and talent strategy.

+ Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to maintain competitive and equitable reward structures.

Compensation:

+ Oversee base pay, incentive plans, executive compensation, and equity programs.

+ Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonus programs, and salary structure reviews.

+ Partner with Finance and HR Business Partners to ensure budget alignment and data accuracy.

Benefits:

+ Manage health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.

+ Evaluate and recommend enhancements to benefit offerings based on employee needs and market trends.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Recognition & Engagement

+ Design and implement employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and drive engagement.

+ Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Leadership & Collaboration

+ Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team.

+ Collaborate with senior leadership, HR partners, and external consultants.

+ Provide guidance and education to managers and employees on total rewards programs.

Compliance & Governance

+ Ensure all programs comply with relevant laws and regulations.

+ Maintain documentation and audit readiness for compensation and benefits programs.

Stock Plan Administration:

+ Responsible for the board resolutions as they relate to the Compensation Committee of the Board.

+ Work in conjunction with Accounting & Payroll to ensure compliance of all aspects of the company’s equity compensation plans including the granting and exercising of stock options.

Qualifications

For this role as a Director Total Rewards, you should have:

+ 10+ years of overall HR experience with 5 to 7 years of experience focused on Global Benefits/Compensation design and management

+ Background in finance or financial analysis, with the ability to apply financial insights to compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy.

+ Previous experience working with the Compensation Committee of the Board

+ Extensive knowledge of federal and state legislation influencing benefits and compensation

+ Experience supporting or leading HR initiatives during acquisitions or divestitures preferred, with an understanding of integration, transition planning, and change management.

Preferred:

+ Bachelor’s degree required in a Human Resources related discipline, advanced degree or a degree in Finance

+ Experience working with in a mid-sized company owned by private equity

+ Previous International Experience in the UK, Australia Canada and China

+ Previous SaaS based company experience

+ Certifications – CCP, CEBS

+ Strong Leadership, communication, analytical, financial and written communication skills

+ Ability to collaborate and work across the organization

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Range: $160,300 - $220,375 This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

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The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

Salary Range

$160,300—$220,375 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

+ World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth

+ Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

+ Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Life & Disability Insurance

+ Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For California Residents, please see our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates here .

Reasonable Accommodations

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) .

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com