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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What We Do
As one of the largest purchasers of packaging in the world, we leverage our vast purchasing power, access, and scale to identify the best sourcing partners and provide cost-effective solutions for our customers. From rigid to flexible packaging, stock and custom options, and the countless options of materials, industries and markets served, our range of packaging options sets us apart. At TricorBraun, everything we do starts and ends with our customer. From healthcare to food and beverage, home care to personal care, animal health to wine, beer and spirits― we help brands solve their complex packaging problems with an unmatched level of expertise and consumer insight. We serve consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies across markets, from cutting-edge start-ups to the world’s most iconic brands. TricorBraun strives to be the Best Place for the Best People in Packaging. Our more than 2,000 passionate and knowledgeable team members are highly-committed and laser-focused on doing what we do best: developing packaging solutions to help our customers win.
