Job description

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber.

The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

The Director of Total Rewards will serve as an organizational leader responsible for leading all company payroll functions, and the design of NWH’s compensation philosophy, policies, and programs. In addition, the role will oversee the development, installation, testing, and modification of HRIS systems. This position will require a hands-on leader that is able to leverage their deep understanding of scaling compensation programs and practices to conceptualize successful strategy while driving the execution of organizational goals. Will lead efforts to ensure optimization of technology platforms within Human Resources. This position requires an ability to think strategically about problems and possess skill in tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develops, owns, and evolves our compensation & benefits philosophy and programs, including base, incentive compensation & benefits targeted at ensuring the NWH is in a competitive position within our markets while maximizing engagement and retention.
• Manages the enterprise-wide compensation planning cycle inclusive of salary increase, bonus calculation and equity recommendations, leverage HRIS technology (UKG) to integrate best practices and processes.
• Manages payroll team (UKG) to ensure accuracy and completion, continuous review of processes to optimize efficiency.
• Oversees the full range of organizational benefits strategy and programs with a focus on attracting and retaining a diverse, highly engaged, and effective workforce.
• Oversees governance of job architecture integrity in partnership with platform leaders to resolve job architecture and leveling issues.
• Develops and partners with HR Leaders and Recruiters on market data needs an analysis related to the preparation of employment offers and salary adjustments.
• Defines and recommends a strategy for conducting job analyses and evaluations, as well as grading and pricing of jobs, ideally leveraging Salary.com and Pay factors to architect long-term/scalable solutions. Regularly evaluates roles to ensure proper FLSA classifications, grade assignments, and job family alignment.
• Provides daily subject matter expertise and compliance oversight of the organization’s salary administration process. Ensures accurate job descriptions are available for all positions.
• Maintains a good pulse on market data and drives Best in Class programs to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Partners with the HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition Teams to advise and influence business leaders in compensation strategy, programs, and issues, including equity practices.
• Develops analytics, metrics, and dashboards around rewards programs and other key people areas to influence program direction and monitor business impact and effectiveness.
• Oversees the development, installation, testing, and modification of HRIS system.
• Assesses organizational needs and current HRIS systems, evaluates existing and potential vendors, and selects and oversees development and implementation of improvements or new systems.
• Partners and collaborates with executive leadership and senior leaders to determine how to best implement enterprise and area specific strategies that are supportive of the area’s strategic goals, drive engagement, and link to enterprise initiatives and priorities.
• Leads and directs the compensation and HRIS function and team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• 10 years of progressive and proven Compensation experience in a complex, multisite/state, growth-oriented business required. Experience in the analysis, design, and administration of compensation programs, including management of incentive programs.
• 5 years of relevant experience leading a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Total compensation theory, job classification principles, and job evaluation methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulations around compensation practices.
• Experience in the collection, analysis, and determination of market salary and total compensation data.
• Experience with pay structure automation and online salary/merit administration and performance management process, UKG experience is preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, and integrating compensation strategies.
• Business-focused compensation leader with strong financial acumen, exceptional executive presence, and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Change management methodologies.
• Customer service principles.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frisco, TX 75034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you need sponsorship for a work VISA?
• What is your desired salary expectation?

Experience:

• people managment: 5 years (Preferred)
• compensation management: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frisco, TX 75034

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