Director of Total Rewards

Director of Total Rewards

Company: SKIMS Location: Remote Contract: Permanent Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 / year

SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel through innovative, comfort-driven products. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious individuals can do their best work. As we scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy and driving sustainable growth.

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Director of Total Rewards to lead the evolution of our people technology ecosystem and global total rewards programs. This role will serve as the company's subject matter expert for HR systems, with a strong focus on HRIS, data integrity, reporting, automation, compliance, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will combine deep HRIS expertise with strong business acumen, leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable, and employee-centric experiences.

Key Responsibilities

HRIS Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the primary owner and strategic leader for HR technology platforms.
• Develop and execute the HRIS roadmap to support organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Lead system configuration, optimization, upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Evaluate and recommend new HR technology solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Ensure data governance, system security, user access controls, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to maintain system performance and integrations.

HRIS Administration & Optimization

• Act as the organization's in-house expert and administrator for HRIS platforms, with a strong focus on UKG.
• Configure workflows, business processes, security roles, dashboards, and reporting structures.
• Manage system enhancements, releases, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Lead integration efforts between HRIS and third-party platforms including ATS, payroll, benefits, learning, and performance management systems.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

People Analytics & Reporting

• Establish scalable reporting frameworks and workforce analytics capabilities.
• Design and maintain executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and organizational metrics.
• Deliver actionable insights related to headcount, turnover, retention, compensation, recruiting, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Finance and leadership teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and organizational planning initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all employee data and reporting outputs.

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs.
• Manage annual open enrollment processes and employee benefits communications.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate program effectiveness, cost management, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international benefits regulations.
• Analyze utilization trends and employee feedback to enhance offerings and employee experience.
• Support global benefits expansion as SKIMS continues to grow internationally.

Global Payroll

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of payroll operations across corporate, retail, and international populations.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in all jurisdictions.
• Establish payroll governance, controls, audit procedures, and compliance practices.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, audits, and reporting.
• Lead payroll vendor strategy, implementation, and optimization efforts.
• Support international payroll expansion and operational readiness for new markets.

Leave of Absence & Employee Programs

• Oversee all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state and local leave programs, parental leave, disability programs, military leave, and international leave requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international leave regulations.
• Manage third-party leave administrators and related vendor partnerships.
• Develop leave policies, procedures, communications, and manager guidance.
• Partner with Legal and HR Business Partners on complex leave and accommodation matters.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, system governance policies, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, data privacy regulations, audits, and internal controls.
• Lead HR system audits and support internal and external compliance reviews.

Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to People & Culture leadership on HR technology strategy and workforce data.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HRIS and benefits team members as the function continues to scale.
• Champion a culture of innovation, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field