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About the Role

The Director of Total Rewards is a strategic leader responsible for the design, execution, and evolution of the firm's global total rewards programs, including benefits, compensation, leaves, recognition, retirement, and well-being. This role oversees a global benefits budget exceeding $50 million and acts as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and firm leadership, influencing rewards philosophy and developing innovative strategies aligned with business and talent objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives, talent acquisition, and retention.
Present annual plans and recommendations for competitive strategies to firm leadership.
Lead the continuous evolution of offerings and vendor engagements to support employee health and well-being.
Drive operational excellence, accuracy, security, and efficiency in service delivery, benefits technology, and AI-enabled benefits administration.
Evaluate and manage the global operating model for Total Rewards, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and consistent governance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee a global benefits budget of over $50 million with sound financial strategy, including cost forecasting and benchmarking.
Ensure market-leading ancillary and flexible benefits support a global, multigenerational workforce.
Oversee the compensation framework for the global business support organization, ensuring competitive pay.
Manage the firm's pay equity and pay transparency initiatives, including equity analyses and disclosures.
Oversee the global well-being strategy, addressing mental health, emotional resilience, physical wellness, and work-life integration.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Retirement Benefits on matters of shared interest.
Ensure compliant and consistent administration of leaves of absence and accommodations across all offices.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations related to total rewards practices.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging best practices in HR technology, AI, and employee well-being.
Ensure partnerships with leading benefits vendors for service, technology, AI, and digital security.
Partner with Information Security, HRIS, and Information Services to govern benefits technology and protect sensitive data.
Deliver intuitive digital and AI-enabled experiences for employees and managers.
Oversee metrics, KPIs, and analytics to measure effectiveness, utilization, and employee feedback.
Ensure clear communications, training, and change management practices to help employees understand offerings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote benefits and provide rewards content for recruiting materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in total rewards leadership roles, including global team and budget oversight.
Demonstrated strategic advisory experience at the senior leadership level.
Experience in a global law firm or professional services environment preferred.
Demonstrated success leading Total Rewards operating model transformation.
Experience selecting and implementing relevant technologies, including self-service and AI-enabled tools.
Experience managing vendors with a focus on technology enablement and security.
Understanding of responsible AI principles and emerging AI regulations as applied to HR.
Deep expertise in benefits cost management, including modeling, renewals, funding arrangements, and evaluating ROI.
Experience managing benefits and rewards programs across multiple countries and regions.
Subject matter expertise in accommodations and leaves of absence.
Strong analytical skills, with experience using data analytics tools and dashboards.
Demonstrated ability to develop, present, and execute multi-year total rewards strategies.
Knowledge of U.S. and international laws and regulations related to total rewards practices.
Experience partnering with Information Security and HR Information Services on benefits data governance.
Experience designing or overseeing holistic well-being programs preferred.
Proven ability to design employee- and manager-facing communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional certification such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Skills

Total Rewards Strategy
Benefits Administration
Compensation Management
Leave and Accommodation Management
Well-being Programs
Vendor Management
HR Technology
AI in HR
Data Analytics
Financial Strategy
Cost Management
Pay Equity
Pay Transparency
Compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, GDPR)
Communication
Change Management

Location

Boston
New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards leadership roles
Senior leadership level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$211,400 - $338,300

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
Collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance

About the Company

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm.
Ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's A-List for eight consecutive years.
#1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years.
Approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals.
Offices in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government globally.
Recognized for leading practices in asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Equal Opportunity

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.