Director, Global Total Rewards

Director, Global Total Rewards

Position Summary

We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to drive our Global Total Rewards function. In this role, you will shape and manage innovative compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that not only attract and retain top talent worldwide but also strengthen employee engagement and culture across our organization. You bring deep experience in global compensation strategies and the ability to navigate complex statutory requirements across diverse regions. By interfacing directly with, and influencing, executive leadership and aligning rewards initiatives with organizational goals, you will play a critical role in advancing our talent strategy while ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and connected to our global culture.

This role is remote first, but we do require the residence to be commutable to our Waltham, MA office for very occasional meetings.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute a global compensation and benefits strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead all compensation programs ensuring competitiveness, equity, compliance, and adaptation to regional variations.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align rewards initiatives with global growth objectives.
• Enhance management of base salary structures, incentives, health benefits, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

• Conduct market analyses providing data-driven recommendations to executive teams.

• Manage broker relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure service expectations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, act as primary contact for external audits.

• Provide strategic guidance on executive compensation packages globally.
• Collaborate closely with HR business partners on compensation issues.
• Identify trends and opportunities for strategic improvement.

• Create and deliver communications and training materials on compensation and benefits for employees and managers.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CCP) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in global compensation/benefits management; sales compensation expertise preferred.

• Expertise in influencing and collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of global compensation and benefits trends, best practices, and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Strategic Influence: Play a pivotal role in shaping Lionbridge's global compensation and benefits strategy, with direct access to senior leadership and decision-making processes.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a globally recognized organization listed as a “Best Employer” by Forbes & Newsweek, with pathways for advancement in strategic HR roles.
• Impactful Work: Contribute significantly to the company's success by developing programs that directly affect employee engagement and satisfaction across diverse regions.
• Recognition & Rewards: Be part of an environment that values your contributions through competitive pay structures based on performance rather than past salary history.

Our People are Our Pride – Benefits and Perks

• Expected Compensation: Between $150,000 and $175,000 USD/year based on experience. Yearly Bonus eligibility.
• Health Coverage for you and your family with multiple plan options:  Health, Vision, Dental; as well as HSA and FSA eligible programs.
• Generous Paid-Time-Off and 10 Company Paid Holidays, as well as Floating Holidays, Paid Volunteer Days and an additional Paid Day Off for your Birthday!
• 401k with company match.
• Free access to Lionbridge’s Employee Wellness Platform and Employee Assistance Program to support both physical and mental health.
• Earn extra money in your HSA for completing Wellness Incentive goals through employer contributions.
• Career guidance with learning and development opportunities along the way, backed by Lionbridge’s Internal Mobility and Referral Bonus programs.

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For over 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ clients. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 24 countries. Learn more at www.lionbridge.com.