Senior Director, Total Rewards

Independence Pet Group® (IPG) is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands supports insurance for more than 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada and provides well-being, safety, resources, and business solutions to the pet industry, including microchip identification and an online pet registry.

IPG’s mission is to strengthen the unique bond between pets and their people through our family of innovative products and services. We understand how important pets are: they’re family. Our pack of 1,200 team members embodies a shared passion for positively impacting the lives of our four-legged friends.

Job Summary

Independence Pet Group is seeking a Senior Director of Total Rewards who will be a dynamic thought partner in the organization as well as a builder, with a collaborative, nimble, scrappy, flexible and growth focused orientation.

Main Responsibilities

Develop and execute a total rewards philosophy and strategy that supports the organization's goals and objectives in a rapidly growing company and evolving environment.Design and implement competitive compensation programs, including sales and short and long-term incentive programs to attract and retain top talent. Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants and providers including contract negotiations Drive the annual merit review and bonus processes, including budgeting, forecasting and performance calibration. Design and oversee the integration of employee benefits programs, including health and wellness plans, retirement plans, recognition and reward programs and other employee perks. Partner across the people teams and with the business leaders to ensure compensation programs are designed and delivered in alignment with our talent philosophy.Leverage market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation and benefits programs remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in total rewards to continuously enhance our programs. Serve as a key member of the IPH People team. Lead a team of compensation and benefits professionals. Act as a change agent and culture carrier in a constantly evolving environment. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field .Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of experience in the compensation and benefits.Experience leading a business focused total rewards team in a high growth environment where business is scaling.Desire to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with flexibility to handle multiple priorities that span from tactical to strategic along the way. Experience leading a team through M&A integration projects and activities. Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and partner with people team and business stakeholders at all levels in the organization to deliver a great employee experience. Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision making.Makes data driven decisions to positively impact employee experience while supporting organizational objectives. People leadership experience with proven follower-ship from team members Proficiency in MS, Expert in Excel.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision InsuranceBasic Life Insurance at no cost to the employeeCompany paid short-term and long-term disability12 weeks of 100% paid Parental LeaveHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement savings planPersonal Paid Time OffPaid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day offPaid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizationsPet friendly office environmentCommuter BenefitsGroup Pet InsuranceOn the job training and skills developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)