Total Rewards Director - Houston Corporate (Hybrid Remote work)

Description

We are a rapidly growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 19 major US cities. We’re honored that over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra “home”! We're focused on achieving excellence in serving our three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors.

We've enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over our 23-year history, with approximately $5.5 billion USD of assets, total annual revenues approaching $500 million USD, and a lifetime IRR of 18.5% which we achieve with the commitment and dedication of approximately 900 team members.

Find out more about Venterra Realty and our  award-winning company culture at  Venterra.com .

We’re honored to have received numerous workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE© Best Medium Workplaces , one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care , one of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ , and to have been named a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner! Read about all our awards and accolades here!

We are looking for people who:  

• Have strong personal values and apply your strong work ethic for a values-based company  
• Are ambitious and hardworking with exceptionally high personal standards  
• Embrace problem-solving and be resourceful while thriving in a rapidly changing & high growth environment
• Are passionate about driving continuous improvements and the use of technology with data to drive business results  
  
  

THE ROLE  

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Total Rewards Director will be a key contributor to designing, implementing, and executing Venterra’s total rewards programs and policies, including benefits, salary structures, incentive plans, and other compensation programs. The seasoned professional will hold a passion for building better processes and solutions to navigate the complexities of US & Canadian healthcare. Based out of one of our major markets the Total Rewards Director will travel as necessary to our Houston & Canada Corporate offices and on-site communities to collaborate with key stakeholders, including HR and senior leaders, to develop, administer, and enhance employee satisfaction and retention through effective compensation and benefits strategies.

THE DETAILS  

• Leverage best practices and innovative thinking to develop, administer, & maintain a compensation & benefits portfolio that supports the organization’s Total Rewards strategy for innovative health, financial well-being, leave management, and succession plans
• Ensure current compensation models are internally equitable & externally competitive with Venterra’s compensation philosophy and aligned with annual business goals
• Conduct market research and surveys to benchmark positions and make merit & incentive compensation budgets & total compensation recommendations based on the strategy outlined
• Stays up-to-date on compensation labor market trends and conducts analysis of market competitive data
• Train, advise, and support leaders of interpretation around compensation plans, market strategies, and compensation philosophy
• Expert & comprehensive knowledge of total rewards concepts, principles, and related laws & regulations
• Analyze job descriptions, classifications, and organizational structures to maintain internal equity
• Provide oversight and tactical direction to the organization’s leaders in the annual compensation review process for both Corporate and on-site teams to include compensation audits, analytics, report generation, payroll coordination, and training as needed
• Design and model variable compensation plans
• Working experience in navigating through cloud compensation software in reporting, surveys, and wages
• Oversee the proper administration and implementation of the company’s health and retirement benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K, etc) in according with the policies and procedures while ensuring legal compliance with government regulation
• Collaborate with benefits vendors to rectify employee benefits issues
  
  

The Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred or 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience including, but not limited to compensation & incentive analysis and total rewards programs administration with a minimum of 5 years in a Compensation and/or Benefits, and at least 3-5 years of people leadership experience
• Certified Compensation Professional and Certified Benefits Professional preferred
• Experience in PayFactors (preferred) or any other cloud compensation analysis software platform
• Full knowledge of compensation laws and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulations that impact US and Canada benefits & compensation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel & PowerBI
  
  

The Benefits

• Embrace the convenience and autonomy that are related to working remotely within our major markets, fostering a collaborative environment while enjoying the comfort of your home workspace
• Competitive Compensation package includes a salary pay rate, commissions, and bonus
  
  

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