Requisition ID: 7252

Job Title: Director, Total Rewards - Alpharetta, GA

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. 

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

Plans, designs, evaluates, and administers employee compensation and benefit programs such as salaries, short- and long-term incentives, job evaluations, performance appraisals, retirement plans, and life, health, and disability insurance.

The Director, Total Rewards provides leadership and direction through managers and is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region. This role executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy. Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Influences the long-term vision and philosophy for analyzing competitive pay and benefits data to ensure market-aligned and competitive compensation practices as the leader of multiple Total Rewards senior managers.
• Owns and directs the development and global implementation of the benefits strategy, ensuring offerings align with business objectives, support employee wellbeing, and remain competitive in key markets.
• Defines the long-term vision and strategy for assessing the value of jobs within the organization.
• Delivers a multi-year roadmap for benefits and wellbeing programs, integrating population health, workforce trends, and cost management principles to guide long-term planning and investment decisions.
• Directs the development and management of global and regional compensation programs, policies, and strategies in line with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Oversees all vendor, broker, and consultant relationships, negotiating contracts, resolving escalated issues, and shaping the external ecosystem to drive service excellence and innovation.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and stakeholder groups to align reward initiatives with business objectives and facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Leads the design and execution of benefits governance, audit readiness, and compliance strategy, ensuring policies, procedures, and operations meet global legal and regulatory requirements.
• Leads the development of global and regional compensation strategies, structures, and policies to drive business success and employee engagement.
• Directs the development of metrics and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness, cost/value relationships, and employee impact, and uses insights to influence senior leadership and board-level reporting.
• Manages key vendor relations and negotiates with external partners to support compensation programs and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Steers the deployment of benefits technology solutions, overseeing automation, self-service enablement, and system integrations that enhance scalability, data integrity, and employee experience.
• Directs the strategic vision and execution of comprehensive incentive programs, aligning them with organizational goals and overseeing their global integration and competitiveness.
• Leads and directs external partners and the benefits team through the process of benchmarking and market research to ensure benefits offerings remain competitive and attractive.
• Shapes the communication strategy for reward programs to ensure understanding, engagement, and alignment with organizational culture.
• Partners with Finance, HR leadership, and executive stakeholders to align funding strategies, budget governance, and fringe accounting practices with enterprise financial goals.
• Develops and mentors compensation teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in reward practices.
• Shapes and executes enterprise communication and engagement strategies related to benefits and wellbeing, ensuring consistent messaging, inclusive access, and meaningful employee education.
• Provides thought leadership, guides remuneration policy updates, and influences organizational change initiatives from a compensation perspective.
• Champions organizational change initiatives related to Total Rewards, including global transformations, M&A activity, and labor negotiations, serving as the strategic lead for benefits-related workstreams.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Relevant Skills:

• Benefits Program Design - Designing and structuring specific benefits offerings, such as health, retirement, and wellness programs, to meet employee needs and support organizational objectives.
• Benefits Strategy Design - Developing overarching plans and strategic approaches to align benefits offerings with organizational objectives and address employee needs.
• Compensation Strategy Design - Designing an organization's approach to pay and benefits, including market positioning, pay mix, pay-for-performance principles, and guidelines for pay administration.
• Data Analysis - Inspecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using analytical and statistical methods to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Incentive Plan Design - Creating and implementing short- and long-term incentive programs that motivate and reward employees for achieving specific performance goals.
• Job Evaluation - Assessing the relative worth of jobs within an organization using a structured system or methodology to ensure fair and equitable compensation.
• Market Pricing - Analyzing external pay data to establish market-aligned pay levels that support talent attraction and retention.
• Project Management - Coordinating and monitoring projects to meet objectives, timelines, and resource constraints while maintaining stakeholder alignment.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards that govern business operations and practices.
• Stakeholder Management - Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to align expectations, foster collaboration, and support successful outcomes.
• Total Rewards Strategy Design - Designing integrated compensation, benefits, recognition, and development programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while supporting organizational goals.
• Vendor Management - Managing and optimizing relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in functional areas such as Compensation, Executive Compensation and Benefits
• 7+ years of leadership experience
• Experience providing leadership and direction through managers, with accountability for the performance and results of a division or region.
• Ability to execute business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategy.
• Ability to guide decisions based on functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities.
• Extensive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, typically at an executive leadership level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership and the board.
• Deep knowledge of global compensation strategy, benefits governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to shape functional strategy and drive enterprise-wide total rewards initiatives.

Preferred:

• CCP or CEBS certification strongly preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $200,000.00 - $225,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current employee of Avanos or a current Avanos Contractor, please apply here.

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

benefits on day 1

free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

uncapped sales commissions