Dir, Total Rewards (Remote Optional)
WHO WE ARE
Centro delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for more than 1,000 leading agencies and brands including Priceline, Sprint, RVA Media Group, and The Basement agency.
Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place.
We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work.
Centro is headquartered in Chicago, with beautiful offices also in Toronto, Dallas, Denver, and New York to name a few. Post-COVID, many of us will be returning to one of our offices (by choice, not requirement -- we believe results matter more than where they are produced). This position and all of our employees have the flexibility to work in one of our office locations, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Centro's Talent and Development (T&D) team works to make our organization an engaging, inclusive home for Centrons to develop their careers and create positive change in the ad tech industry. T&D is made up of four collaborative teams: Talent Acquisition (recruits top talent for Centro), Talent Operations (provides benefits, payroll, perks, and a system support for Centro), Education and Development (leads training and education for Centro employees), and Talent Partners (heads up professional development, management resources, and employee relations).
Collectively, T&D is determined to bring the Centro Manifesto and guiding principles to life through our culture and practices. This team cultivates Raving Fans by constantly ideating on how to ensure every current and prospective employee receives the best experience possible.
WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
- Collaborating with T&D Leadership to establish and maintain the Total Rewards Strategy including Compensation Philosophies & Practices.
- Ensuring Total Reward strategies, philosophies and programs are properly administered, communicated and trained on.
- Managing all employee benefit programs including retirement plans; medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance plans; disability programs, wellness programs and company perks, utilizing the Benefits Team when appropriate.
- Ensuring all Compensation, Benefit, Perk & Wellness programs remain competitive against the market by conducting annual analysis, taking specific note of programs that are not successful or not competitive, and recommending changes to stay ahead of trends and keep Centro as a Best Place to work.
- Maintaining compliance and staying abreast of trends and changes in the various regulatory environments across the US, Canada and Argentina.
- Maintaining relationships with Vendors for all Compensation, Benefit, Wellness & Perk programs to ensure Centro receives the best services and best pricing.
- Implementing new programs and changes to existing programs through education materials, plan summary docs and other means of change management.
- Establishing Leave of Absence programs to meet the needs of Centrons. Conducting annual market analysis to ensure Leave programs remain competitive and compliant with Federal Regulations.
- Continuing to build out Centro’s wellness programming in line with Centro’s manifesto.
- Project managing Centro’s annual Wellnesspalooza and Benefest programs. Ensuring these trademark programs continue to support Centro’s culture.
- Continuing to enhance Centro’s Employee recognition programs to provide additional tools and support to managers.
- Working with the Finance department to model and assess the annual cost of our compensation & benefit programs.
- Promoting Centro’s benefit & perk programs outside of Centro through panels, round tables and participation in surveys.
- Creating ongoing wellness and benefit education programs. Examples include conducting lunch & learns and developing Total Rewards statements for Employees.
- Managing and providing mentorship to Total Rewards Analysts & Coordinators.
- Providing Raving Fan service to all Centrons.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Deep knowledge of Total Rewards including benchmarking, benefit/perk/wellness programs, salary administration, variable compensation and incentive plan design
- Knowledge of US, Canadian and Argentine markets
- Understanding of the external marketplace and the influence the market has on total rewards and compensation strategies
- Subject matter expertise in benefit and compensation plan development including leading a team of analysts.
- Strong analytical, quantitative analysis and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written presentation skills, ability to interact with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization
- Strategic thinkiner with high business acumen and understands the business implications of decisions.
- Experience with HR technologies, Workday HRIS and CompAnalyst preferred
ANYTHING ELSE?
Don't think you have all the skills required for this role? That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements.
LIFE WITH CENTRO
We take care of our people and believe that Centro’s success depends on the growth and well-being of each one of our team members.
We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a work from home stipend for employees in closed offices, and more.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer are committed to building teams of Centrons that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age. Our employee-led communities enrich our culture of uniqueness, inclusivity, and empowerment.