Job DescriptionPosition DescriptionOwns and leads the design, governance, and delivery of U.S. Total Rewards programs, translating the organization's Total Rewards strategy into competitive, equitable, compliant, and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs. Provides strategic leadership across U.S. compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and related rewards programs, while ensuring alignment with regional and global Total Rewards philosophy, frameworks, and governance.
Leads a team of Total Rewards professionals and manages external consultants, brokers, carriers, and other service providers as appropriate. Partners with HR and business leaders to provide expert guidance, enable effective decision-making, and continuously improve the employee Total Rewards experience
Responsibilities- Lead U.S. Total Rewards strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with regional and global frameworks while addressing U.S.-specific business, market, and regulatory requirements.
- Own U.S. compensation programs and practices, including market benchmarking, salary structures, annual compensation processes, incentive programs, pay equity, recognition, and related governance.
- Own the design, governance, and administration of U.S. benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and other employee benefit programs.
- Lead annual benefits planning and open enrollment, including program design, vendor coordination, communications, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
- Manage Total Rewards vendors, consultants, brokers, carriers, and service providers, ensuring effective performance, appropriate controls, and value.
- Ensure compliance and appropriate governance of U.S. compensation and benefits programs, including applicable legal and regulatory requirements, audits, reporting, and internal controls.
- Monitor Total Rewards costs and financial performance, develop and manage budgets, and identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness while maintaining competitive employee programs.
- Provide Total Rewards analytics and insights to support program evaluation, workforce decisions, compensation decisions, and recommendations to HR and business leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement and process optimization, leveraging technology, automation, and data to improve program administration, accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Partner with HR, business leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, HRIS, and other stakeholders to deliver effective Total Rewards programs and resolve complex issues.
- Provide expert guidance and education on U.S. compensation and benefits practices, market trends, regulatory developments, and Total Rewards programs.
- Represent U.S. Total Rewards in applicable regional and global forums, providing U.S. expertise and ensuring effective integration of global initiatives within the U.S.
- Lead, develop, and coach the Total Rewards team, establishing priorities, objectives, and accountability while building functional capability.
- Promote organizational Health, Safety & Environment expectations and address relevant performance or compliance issues within the area of responsibility
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience- 7+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards, with demonstrated breadth across compensation and benefits.
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing professionals and managing external vendors or consultants.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex U.S. benefits programs, including self-funded plans, retirement programs, vendor relationships, and significant budgets.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. compensation practices, benefits programs, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to translate Total Rewards strategy into practical programs and effectively balance business, employee, financial, and regulatory considerations.
About the TeamNevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
