Total Rewards Leader - Sr. Manager/Director
Evergen
Summary
Lead Evergen's total rewards strategy, shaping compensation and benefits programs that support employee well-being and align with business goals. As our Total Rewards Leader at the Senior Manager or Director level, you'll also own HRIS, lead rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions, and develop a growing team of HR professionals. We're looking for a leader who sees opportunities beyond the annual rewards cycle: someone who partners across the business to anticipate evolving workforce needs and turns shared insights and data into practical improvements to compensation, benefits, and the employee experience.
Job description
The Opportunity
Lead Evergen's total rewards strategy, shaping compensation and benefits programs that support employee well-being and align with business goals. As our Total Rewards Leader at the Senior Manager or Director level, you'll also own HRIS, lead rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions, and develop a growing team of HR professionals. We're looking for a leader who sees opportunities beyond the annual rewards cycle: someone who partners across the business to anticipate evolving workforce needs and turns shared insights and data into practical improvements to compensation, benefits, and the employee experience.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of our total rewards strategy, aligning compensation and benefits programs with business goals and market trends.
- Identify opportunities to modernize total rewards and HRIS through better use of technology, automation, and analytics.
- Manage compensation structures, job architecture, benchmarking, and salary reviews in partnership with HR and finance.
- Execute merit, bonus, promotion, long-term incentive, executive compensation, and sales incentive programs.
- Oversee benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and leave of absence programs, balancing employee well-being, engagement, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable benefits and leave laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across multiple geographies.
- Direct total rewards integration during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, systems alignment, and other HR integration activities.
- Own HR information system (HRIS) administration and optimization, improving data accuracy, workflows, and process automation.
- Serve as the primary HR technology liaison to IT and external vendors.
- Lead HR analytics to identify trends and inform decisions, reporting on workforce planning, turnover, and total rewards effectiveness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals, building capabilities and aligning their work with organizational goals.
- Partner with finance, legal, and other stakeholders to align HR operations with broader organizational initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- At least 10 years of experience in human resources, including at least five years of leadership experience.
- A track record of turning ideas into measurable improvements in rewards programs or HR operations, with the ability to build support across stakeholders and lead change through implementation.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
- Skills in benefits administration, HRIS software, analytics, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Availability to travel to company sites at least quarterly.
- Preferred: SHRM-SCP, PHR, CCB, CBP, or SPHR certification.
Working Environment and Physical Requirements
Onsite work takes place in an office environment with an assigned workstation. Remote work requires a home office environment with minimal distractions. Move or lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Spend more than 75% of working time in a stationary position, sitting or standing, while using digital displays. Spend more than 75% of working time on fine hand and finger movements, such as typing, writing, clicking, opening items, and sorting paper.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in human resources
- At least five years of leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Skills in benefits administration
- HRIS software experience
- Analytics and problem-solving methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Availability to travel to company sites at least quarterly
- Preferred: SHRM-SCP, PHR, CCB, CBP, or SPHR certification
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with up to 6% match
- Holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
Company overview
Evergen is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in regenerative medicine solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Alachua, Florida, the company operates as a strategic partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across multiple medical specialties including plastic and reconstructive surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics, neuro/spine, and cardiac applications. Evergen distinguishes itself as the only regenerative medicine CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of both allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, providing customers with unbiased, needs-driven solutions. The company maintains over 280,000 square feet of cutting-edge medical device manufacturing space worldwide, featuring Class 5-7 clean rooms and Class III PMA-ready facilities. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA/USDA registration, Evergen delivers end-to-end services spanning research and development, regulatory support, manufacturing, and supply chain management. The company's patient-first approach focuses on developing customized biomaterial solutions that promote healing, accelerate recovery, and prevent complications, positioning Evergen as a trusted partner in advancing regenerative medicine technologies.