At Fleet Farm, we're more than a retailer—we're a company built on hard work, service, and a commitment to our team members and the communities we serve. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're investing in our people, our culture, and the programs that help us attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
We're seeking a strategic Director of Total Rewards to lead the evolution of our compensation and total rewards strategy. This is an opportunity for an innovative leader who enjoys building programs, influencing organizational strategy, and creating compensation solutions that support business growth while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
If you're passionate about using market data, analytics, and strategic thinking to shape the future of Total Rewards, we'd love to hear from you.
Position SummaryThe Director of Total Rewards is responsible for leading Fleet Farm's compensation strategy and total rewards programs across our Stores, Distribution Centers, and Store Support Center. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to develop competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation programs that align with our business objectives.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys evaluating current programs, identifying opportunities for improvement, modernizing compensation practices, and building solutions that position Fleet Farm for continued growth.
What You'll DoAs the Director of Total Rewards, you will:
- Develop and execute Fleet Farm's enterprise-wide compensation and Total Rewards strategy.
- Evaluate and enhance compensation programs, salary structures, job architecture, incentive plans, and pay philosophies.
- Lead market pricing, benchmarking, job evaluations, and internal equity analyses to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Partner with Finance and Human Resources to lead annual compensation planning, merit reviews, salary adjustments, and budgeting.
- Design and implement compensation policies, governance, and best practices that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
- Build executive dashboards, workforce analytics, and reporting that translate compensation data into actionable business insights.
- Provide strategic consultation to executives, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on compensation decisions, organizational design, and Total Rewards strategy.
- Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, systems, and technology while driving automation and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation regulations, including pay transparency, wage and hour requirements, and emerging legislation.
- Develop communication strategies and educational resources that help leaders confidently make compensation decisions.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market data, and evolving Total Rewards practices to ensure Fleet Farm remains competitive.
We're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges and influencing organizational strategy through data-driven decision making.
Qualified candidates will have:
- Significant experience leading Compensation and/or Total Rewards programs within a complex, multi-location organization.
- Expertise in compensation philosophy, market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, incentive design, and pay equity.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret compensation data and develop strategic recommendations.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership to influence compensation and workforce decisions.
- Demonstrated success leading annual compensation planning, budgeting, and salary administration processes.
- Knowledge of federal and state compensation regulations, compliance requirements, and emerging market trends.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and HR technology initiatives.
- Experience with HRIS and compensation systems; UKG experience is preferred.
- Experience supporting retail, distribution, manufacturing, or other multi-location organizations is preferred.
This is more than a compensation leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of Total Rewards at Fleet Farm.
You'll partner directly with executive leadership, influence enterprise-wide compensation strategy, and build programs that help us attract, reward, and retain exceptional talent. Your work will have a lasting impact on our organization, our leaders, and our team members.
If you're energized by building programs, solving complex business challenges, and making a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply.
BenefitsFleet Farm offers a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Team member merchandise discount
- Career development and growth opportunities
Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fleet Farm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience managing compensation programs
- Ability to present data to stakeholders
- Detail-oriented professional
- Experience in retail and corporate environments
- Ability to collaborate with various departments
Fleet Farm Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fleet Farm and has not been reviewed or approved by Fleet Farm.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A prominent 20% team member and family merchandise discount is called out as a standout perk, with additional wellness discounts highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and sick pay are included for store and distribution center teams as part of the core full‑time package.
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Healthcare Strength — Full‑time roles offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, covering standard health needs common to big‑box retail.
Fleet Farm Insights
What We Do
Fleet Farm is a growing company and we are always on the lookout for talented Team Members. Fleet Farm is a value-based retailer of lifestyle merchandise that has been proudly serving farm, ranch and suburban customers in the Upper Midwest since 1955. Our stores offer a wide assortment of goods anchored by five key categories: farm/pet supplies, hunting/fishing products, auto parts, home improvement/home living goods and outdoor/work apparel. Our average store size is approximately 200,000 total square feet. Most locations include automotive service, a convenience store or gas station and a car wash. It’s safe to say, we’ve got something for everyone. After over 60 years in business, Fleet Farm continues to grow, while offering the kind of friendly knowledgeable customer service you won’t find anywhere else. We remain committed to our founding values of honesty, integrity, hard work, service and loyalty. Visit jobs.fleetfarm.com to learn more about our exciting career opportunities.
