Sr. Director, Total Rewards Strategic Partnering
Leidos, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Description
The Sr. Director of Total Rewards Partnering leads the enterprise Total Rewards Partner function, serving as the primary strategic interface between Total Rewards and the business lines. This role ensures Total Rewards strategies, programs, and solutions are aligned to business priorities, talent needs, and market dynamics while maintaining enterprise consistency, equity, and governance.
The Director oversees a team of Total Rewards Partners and works closely with senior HR and business leaders to translate workforce strategy into competitive, compliant, and scalable total rewards solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
Serve as the senior Total Rewards advisor to business and HR leadership, aligning rewards strategies with business objectives, workforce plans, and financial goals.
Translate business needs and talent challenges into actionable total rewards strategies and program enhancements.
Provide thought leadership on compensation, benefits, incentives, recognition, and rewards innovation.
Leadership of Total Rewards Partner Model
Lead, develop, and coach a team of Total Rewards Partners supporting multiple business lines.
Establish a consistent partner operating model, including roles, responsibilities, engagement standards, and governance.
Ensure partners proactively identify business needs and elevate insights to inform enterprise Total Rewards strategy.
Enterprise Strategy & Program Alignment
Partner with Total Rewards COEs (Compensation, Benefits, Executive Rewards, Recognition, Wellbeing) to shape enterprise strategy and programs.
Balance business-line differentiation with enterprise consistency, equity, and compliance.
Influence the design, rollout, and adoption of Total Rewards programs to maximize business impact.
Analytics, Insights & Storytelling
Leverage data, benchmarking, and workforce analytics to inform decision-making and recommendations.
Develop clear executive-level narratives that articulate the value, cost, and impact of Total Rewards programs.
Monitor effectiveness of rewards programs and recommend continuous improvements.
Change Management & Communication
Lead change management efforts related to Total Rewards strategy and program evolution.
Partner with HR and Communications to ensure clear, compelling messaging to leaders and employees.
Support leaders in understanding and effectively using Total Rewards as a talent and performance lever.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or HR strategy.
Proven experience leading enterprise or multi-business Total Rewards compensation programs.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders in complex organizations.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Key Competencies
Strategic business acumen
Executive presence and influence
Strong analytical and financial skills
Ability to balance enterprise governance with business flexibility
Change leadership and stakeholder management
Clear, persuasive communication
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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The Sr. Director of Total Rewards Partnering leads the enterprise Total Rewards Partner function, serving as the primary strategic interface between Total Rewards and the business lines. This role ensures Total Rewards strategies, programs, and solutions are aligned to business priorities, talent needs, and market dynamics while maintaining enterprise consistency, equity, and governance.
The Director oversees a team of Total Rewards Partners and works closely with senior HR and business leaders to translate workforce strategy into competitive, compliant, and scalable total rewards solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
Serve as the senior Total Rewards advisor to business and HR leadership, aligning rewards strategies with business objectives, workforce plans, and financial goals.
Translate business needs and talent challenges into actionable total rewards strategies and program enhancements.
Provide thought leadership on compensation, benefits, incentives, recognition, and rewards innovation.
Leadership of Total Rewards Partner Model
Lead, develop, and coach a team of Total Rewards Partners supporting multiple business lines.
Establish a consistent partner operating model, including roles, responsibilities, engagement standards, and governance.
Ensure partners proactively identify business needs and elevate insights to inform enterprise Total Rewards strategy.
Enterprise Strategy & Program Alignment
Partner with Total Rewards COEs (Compensation, Benefits, Executive Rewards, Recognition, Wellbeing) to shape enterprise strategy and programs.
Balance business-line differentiation with enterprise consistency, equity, and compliance.
Influence the design, rollout, and adoption of Total Rewards programs to maximize business impact.
Analytics, Insights & Storytelling
Leverage data, benchmarking, and workforce analytics to inform decision-making and recommendations.
Develop clear executive-level narratives that articulate the value, cost, and impact of Total Rewards programs.
Monitor effectiveness of rewards programs and recommend continuous improvements.
Change Management & Communication
Lead change management efforts related to Total Rewards strategy and program evolution.
Partner with HR and Communications to ensure clear, compelling messaging to leaders and employees.
Support leaders in understanding and effectively using Total Rewards as a talent and performance lever.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or HR strategy.
Proven experience leading enterprise or multi-business Total Rewards compensation programs.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders in complex organizations.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Key Competencies
Strategic business acumen
Executive presence and influence
Strong analytical and financial skills
Ability to balance enterprise governance with business flexibility
Change leadership and stakeholder management
Clear, persuasive communication
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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