If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Pay Range: $157,200.00 - $282,900.00

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Sr. Director, Total Rewards is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of the WGU's Compensation and Benefits programs. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that both functions are aligned to create a cohesive and compelling Total Rewards strategy that supports employee attraction, retention, and engagement. The Sr. Director will work closely with the VP of Total Rewards, the Director of Compensation, and the Benefits team to integrate strategies and ensure seamless execution of compensation and benefits initiatives.

The Sr. Director will oversee the continued operational and strategic success of the Compensation team, while also providing elevated leadership and strategic direction for the Benefits function, ensuring both functions are optimized to meet the organization's goals. Additionally, the role will ensure that compensation and benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the WGU's overall talent and business strategies. This role requires a visionary leader who can synthesize complex programs into a unified, impactful Total Rewards offering.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: * Develop and drive the organization's overarching Total Rewards strategy, ensuring the effective integration of Compensation and Benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate a high-performing workforce. * Collaborate closely with the VP of Total Rewards and key stakeholders across PandT and senior leadership to ensure that Total Rewards aligns with the organization's overall strategic goals and culture. * Continuously monitor market trends and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with employee needs and business priorities. * Ensure all Total Rewards programs and strategies are designed and implemented in alignment with WGU's Leadership Principles and Cultural Beliefs, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity. Act as a champion for embedding these principles into the compensation and benefits practices to enhance employee engagement and reinforce WGU's unique organizational culture. * Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the... For full info follow application link.

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