Director Total Rewards

Join to apply for the Director Total Rewards role at Bagel Brands This range is provided by Bagel Brands. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and RSUs The Director, Total Rewards is a key member of the People leadership team responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy while ensuring operational excellence across People Services and strategic HR partnership for the Support Center. This role will drive initiatives that enhance employee experience, ensure compliance and efficiency, and align reward programs with the organization’s business and talent strategies. Please Note: The range provided below encompasses a wide range of Bagel Brands roles. The specific salary range for this role is Department: People Department Position reports to: Chief People Officer Base Salary Range: $175,000–$200,000 annually Bonus: 20% annual incentive target Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligibility Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is located in Denver, CO. Address: 1720 S. Bellaire Street, Skybox suite, Denver, CO 80222. The role requires a weekly in office presence to encourage collaboration and team engagement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Oversee compensation benchmarking, job architecture, annual merit and bonus cycles, and pay equity analysis. Evaluate and optimize benefits offerings to balance employee needs, cost effectiveness, and market competitiveness. Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compensation and benefits philosophy, governance, and trends. Compliance Management Drive process improvement, automation, and self-service enablement to enhance efficiency and the overall employee experience. Ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and consistent service standards, maintaining strong partnerships with Payroll, Finance, and IT. Develop team capabilities, ensuring clear accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. People Business Partnership – Support Center Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Support Center People Business Partner, ensuring effective HR partnership for Support Center leaders. Ensure the PBP delivers high-quality consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement and relations. Review and guide PBP recommendations on performance management, engagement, retention, and leadership coaching to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with company values. Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team that embodies the company’s values and delivers exceptional employee support. Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure program effectiveness. Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align People strategies with organizational goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP) preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant expertise in Total Rewards, People Operations, and HR business partnership. Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex projects, and implementing scalable HR programs. Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to operate strategically and tactically. Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization, ideally within hospitality, retail, or restaurant industries, is preferred. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources, Management, and General Business Industries Human Resources Services, Hospitality, and Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr