Director of Total Rewards

Perficient is a global digital consultancy transforming how the world's biggest brands connect with customers and grow their business.

Perficient is also proud to be publicly recognized as a “Top Workplace” year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.  At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. Join us, and you will become a part of something truly special.

Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a Director of Total Rewards, based in our St Louis global headquarters office.  This position reports directly to the Vice President of People and will play a critical role on the HR Leadership Team.

As Director of Total Rewards, you will be a part of Perficient's People Team organization focusing on enabling our people to do their best work so Perficient can thrive.  You will be responsible for the strategy and execution of broad-based compensation philosophy and practices, benefits, wellbeing, and other total rewards initiatives.  You will be a strategic partner to the operational leadership team to develop innovative and equitable programs aimed at attracting and retaining world-class talent, while driving business results. You will be the total rewards expert of competitive best practices with a global perspective and a local understanding that builds scale in size, geography, and organizational complexity as the company continues to grow.

This role is ideal for those with proven experience implementing and leading compensation and benefits strategy and execution. We're looking for someone with the depth to be the thought leader in establishing our Total Rewards strategy, yet also comfortable in the weeds and helping the team approach work through the eyes of our people to design flexible and scalable solutions as we continue to grow globally.

Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in the areas of compensation, total rewards and benefits design and administration.  The ideal candidate will have evolved both within the technology industry, as well as within other industries, gaining a more holistic view of the total rewards levers that are successful in different environments. S/he will be adept at strategizing around the compensation nuances necessary to retain, incentivize, and reward a growing, globally distributed workforce within a competitive landscape. This leader will also be adept at navigating HR business process improvement, implementing technology solutions, and leveraging data and analytics to better inform decisions. The ability to build collaborative relationships and be a high-level strategic thinker capable of influencing positive change is key.  This critical position will be held by a leader who is hands-on, self-motivated, and goal oriented.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner owning the total rewards philosophy and approach to define, develop, communicate, and execute all compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and reward top talent.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide compensation programs, practices, processes, and systems; including company-wide philosophy and guiding principles for pay delivery, pay equity, job evaluation, job architecture and market intelligence.
• Benchmark activities across all areas of total rewards to elevate the understanding of our global competitiveness and align with the evolution of the organization.
• Work in close collaboration with the HR Leadership team to ensure the total rewards programs, systems and philosophies are aligned with the total People strategy for Perficient. As a senior leader on this team act as a partner and support to the HR business partners and other key specialist leaders.
• Manage job leveling, salary surveys, and market analysis to make comprehensive recommendations. Understand current and emerging market trends to identify potential opportunities and gaps.
• Guide leaders on pay decisions, policy interpretations, job evaluations, including the design of creative solutions related to compensation related programs.
• Provide strategic direction, planning, and execution of Perficient's benefits programs globally including health and welfare, 401K/retirement, time-off and flexibility, disability plans, and other various perks.
• Manage the benefits vendor selection process, oversee plans and implementations, establish and track expected deliverables.
• Manage the effective communication of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to achieve employee awareness, understanding, and appreciation of program offerings, partnering with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with legal and finance to ensure accuracy and insight on all compensation matters.  Ensure compliance with government regulations by reviewing the output of the required annual return/reports including 5500’s, 990’s, Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Annual Reports.

Required Experience, Abilities and Education

• Total rewards leadership experience: 10+ years of experience in a total rewards leadership role from either the corporate sector, consulting services, or a combination of both.
• Technology industry experience: Experience leading total rewards and people operations within the technology industry is preferred.
• Track record of supporting a globally distributed workforce: Previous experience tailoring programs and initiatives to the realities of a multi-site, global, distributed workforce is key.
• Leadership through rapid growth: Prior success developing and deploying HR/total rewards/benefits programs for organizations that are growing and transforming at a rapid pace.
• Experience with all aspects of M&A (due diligence, integration, etc.) is a significant asset.
• Roll up your sleeves mentality, as this is a critical leadership position but heavily involved in individual contributor work.
• Experience in high growth environments with the ability to handle shifting priorities and multitasking in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible and creative, comfortable with ambiguity, organized and detail oriented.
• Clear communicator: able to bridge a big picture vision and a tactical plan that our employees understand at the lowest level of detail.
• Analytically driven, demonstrating strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills including statistical analysis and modeling.
• Strong business acumen, financially astute, and detail oriented.
• Engaging interpersonal skills, with a passion for teamwork and collaboration.

Desired Education & Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified HR Professional (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. 

  The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $185,000- $225,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.  

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

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