Sr. Director, Total Rewards

We love your ability to turn strategy into impact!

If you see compensation and benefits as more than programs—but as powerful tools to drive performance, attract top talent, and shape culture—you’ll thrive here. You understand how to balance data, market insight, and business strategy to create Total Rewards programs that truly move an organization forward. If building scalable, forward-thinking solutions excites you, we’d like to meet you.

Why TricorBraun

TricorBraun is a global packaging leader, with team members working in locations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As North America’s largest distributor of primary packaging, we partner with customers ranging from innovative start-ups to some of the world’s most recognized brands.

We put people first—always. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, driven, and supportive team where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.

Your role

As Senior Director, Total Rewards, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of our global compensation and benefits programs. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring our Total Rewards philosophy supports business objectives while attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead Total Rewards strategy by aligning compensation, benefits, and recognition programs with business goals and workforce needs

• Advise executive leadership on reward philosophy, market trends, and organizational impact

• Oversee compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation, ensuring competitiveness and internal equity

• Drive benefits strategy, balancing cost, compliance, and participant experience across health, retirement, and wellness programs

• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management of Total Rewards programs

• Own annual processes such as merit cycles, bonus planning, and open enrollment

• Ensure compliance with all compensation and benefits regulations, including pay equity and wage laws

• Leverage data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and guide decision-making

• Lead and develop the Total Rewards team, building scalable processes to support growth

• Partner cross-functionally with HR, HRIS, Payroll, and business leaders to optimize systems and execution

What you bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or Benefits leadership

• Proven experience supporting executive compensation and working with senior leadership

• Strong intuition for business with the ability to translate strategy into actionable programs

• Deep expertise in compensation design, market analysis, and pay structures

• Experience managing benefits strategy and vendor relationships

• Analytical approach with the ability to bring to bear data for decision-making

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (CCP, CBP) preferred

Location

Hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO (with additional presence in Chicago as needed)

How We’ll Support You

Your success starts with comprehensive onboarding, including systems training, hands-on collaboration with team members, and exposure to our sales, supply chain, and quality functions. You’ll gain a clear understanding of our business, our processes, and the strategic role you play in our customers' success.

• As a people-first company, you can expect even more:

• Competitive compensation package

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Unlimited advancement opportunity across a global organization

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re energized by building Total Rewards programs that shape an organization’s future and influence how people experience work, apply today!

We are proudly and equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications.

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