Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Director of Total Rewards to join our Human Resources team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $102,217 - $120,957 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Director of Total Rewards will lead the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. This role ensures that all total rewards strategies are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the university's mission and goals. The Director will oversee payroll, manage out-of-state taxes and employment law compliance, and develop a strategic approach to compensation and benefits administration. The Director will integrate cross-functional perspectives in decisions and handle organizational complexity effectively. The Director, Total Rewards directly contributes to the overarching goal of supporting employees to serve students, faculty, staff, and the CWU community with excellence, while upholding our commitment to student success, engagement, belonging, and stewardship in every facet of the university environment. All employees are expected to uphold these values, working collectively to ensure that everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the success of our students and the university. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion and belonging into the CWU environment. As a pivotal member of the IMPACT (HR) Leadership Team, the Director will be a collaborative leader and actively contribute to our collective effort in advancing HR initiatives in alignment with the university's vision, mission, values, and strategic plan. Job Duties Total Rewards Programs: - Develop and implement comprehensive total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees. - Ensure alignment of total rewards programs with the university's strategic goals and objectives. - Communicate total rewards programs effectively to employees and stakeholders. Compensation Strategy: - Develop and manage the unive