Associate Director Total Rewards Compensation & Retirement

The University of Toledo

$90K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
  • Minimum 5 years of HR experience focusing on compensation.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience required, with 3 years preferred.
  • Preferred experience in recruitment and employee relations within HR.
  • Proficiency in analytical tools and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
  • Demonstrated resilience in leadership demands and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the Total Rewards Team at the University of Toledo.
  • Administer compensation and classification policies and procedures daily.
  • Supervise leave plan administration activities.
  • Ensure total reward programs comply with all legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to develop talent retention strategies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Support the development of strategies to attract and reward top talent.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs available for employees.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement in a tobacco-free work environment.
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Access to a variety of employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Associate Director Total Rewards Compensation & Retirement

Job no: 501378
Work type: Staff - Full-Time
Location: Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH
Categories: Human Resources, Full-Time, None

Title: Associate Director Total Rewards Compensation & Retirement

Department Org: Human Resources - 105760

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift: 1

Start Time: End Time:

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Job Description:

The Associate Director, Total Rewards provides leadership and oversight for the University of Toledo's Total Rewards Team (which includes compensation, and leave administration). This position is responsible for the daily administration of compensation and classification including policy and procedure development. Responsibilities also include the supervision of daily activities of leave plan administration This position ensures that assigned total reward programs meet all legal requirements, works closely with internal/external customers to develop, and execute well defined short- and long-term strategies to attract, reward and retain top talent, and identify and participate in process re-design efforts to gain efficiencies, maintain internal equity, and increase customer satisfaction levels throughout the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Business degree or related field required. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources in compensation.
• At least one year of Supervisory and leadership experience is required. 3 years of prior leadership experience supervising employees is preferred
• Experience in other areas of HR such as recruitment and employee relations is preferred.
• Proficient with analytical and statistical tools and PC programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills include the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstration with clear and concise data and charts.
• Resilient in response to leadership demands or emotional requests.
• Goal oriented and possesses the ability to prioritize on a consistent basis in an ever-changing environment.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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