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About the Role

The Director of Total Rewards leads the development and execution of the Firm’s global total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, wellbeing, leaves of absence, job architecture, and global mobility programs. This senior leader and subject matter expert ensures programs are market-competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, partnering with Firm Leadership, CPO, Finance, Legal, and the People Function to attract and retain top talent and enhance employee engagement. The Director will build and lead a high-performing total rewards team focused on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Firm's global compensation strategy, including philosophy, market positioning, and pay practices for attorneys and business professionals.
Analyze compensation surveys, benchmarking data, and workforce analytics to ensure programs are market-competitive and internally equitable; develop and periodically review salary structures across jurisdictions.
Partner with Finance on annual compensation budgets, forecasting models, and cost projections.
Provide strategic oversight of compensation cycles for attorneys, patent agents, legal analysts, and business professionals, including related training and resources for partners and managers.
Oversee off-cycle and special compensation programs (sign-on bonuses, retention awards, special bonuses), ensuring consistent, strategy-aligned application.
Oversee job architecture and evaluation processes for internal equity and external competitiveness.
Oversee compensation data integrity in HRIS systems, identify improvement technologies, and monitor legislative/regulatory developments to ensure compliance.
Oversee compensation communications so employees and managers understand the Firm's programs and philosophy.
Set strategic direction for benefits, retirement, leave of absence, and well-being programs that support attraction, retention, engagement, and productivity; evaluate market trends and employee feedback to keep programs competitive and cost-effective.
Ensure a global benefits footprint, collaborating with non-US offices on market-relevant programs.
Oversee relationships with benefits/retirement brokers, consultants, insurers, and vendors, including negotiations, RFPs/RFIs, performance reviews, and renewals.
Support the Retirement and Benefits Committees on plan design, fiduciary, and effectiveness recommendations; ensure ERISA compliance with ERISA counsel.
Provide oversight of U.S. retirement programs (401(k), Cash Balance Plan, Partner Owned Life Insurance (POLI), including audits, government filings (Form 5500, PBGC), and non-discrimination testing.
Monitor legislative/regulatory developments (ERISA, IRS, PBGC, SECURE Act) affecting retirement and benefits, and ensure ongoing federal, state, and international compliance.
Oversee U.S. leave of absence administration and policy, recordkeeping for non-U.S. leaves, and maintain up-to-date documentation of benefits/retirement processes for cross-training.
Develop total rewards communication strategies, manage external/regulatory stakeholder communications, and oversee delivery of firm-wide benefits and retirement programs, including annual enrollment and related training.
Conduct periodic program reviews for effectiveness and competitiveness; direct firm-wide well-being initiatives (physical, emotional, mental, financial, social); collaborate on annual budgeting/monthly reconciliation; and support resilience-building resources and training.
Oversee global mobility programs ensuring consistent employee experience, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness.
Monitor global mobility trends and recommend/implement changes as needed.
Monitor assignment-related costs, risks, and compliance obligations.
Leverage workforce analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
Establish metrics to assess total rewards program effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement through process optimization, technology, and automation.
Evaluate, mentor, and develop direct reports, providing opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge.
Deliver coaching and feedback; collaborate on goal-setting to support achievable team and individual goals.
Develop team members' skills to meet client service priorities; ensure the team is structured effectively with clear ownership and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10-15+ years of progressive total rewards experience, including strategic leadership across compensation, benefits, and retirement programs.
Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams, including global/functional leaders.
Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred, ideally with global, multi-jurisdictional scope across compensation, benefits, leaves, and mobility.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to convey complex concepts to varied audiences and build credibility with leadership and stakeholders.
Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, service-oriented culture while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Strategic thinker who contributes to broader people strategy and serves as an ambassador for the People function.
Resilient, adaptable self-starter with a global mindset, able to manage competing priorities under pressure and tight deadlines.

Skills

Workforce analytics
Benchmarking
Financial modeling
Global mobility programs
Compensation strategy
Benefits administration
Retirement plan management
Well-being program development
Job architecture
HRIS systems
ERISA compliance
Communication
Influencing
Problem-solving
Data analysis

Location

San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
10-15+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
CCP, GRP, or similar certification strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

New York, San Francisco salary range: $290k to $340k
Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. salary range: $275k to $325k

Benefits

Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
Annual community service day
Birthday holiday
Education reimbursement annually
Dedicated Talent Development team
Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution

About the Company

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

Equal Opportunity

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.