Position OverviewThe Senior Director Total Rewards and Payroll is a hands-on, global leader responsible for the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Verra Mobility's executive and broad-based compensation, benefits, and payroll programs. Reporting to the SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Interim Head of HR, this leader advises executives, HR, and employees while leading a team that delivers competitive, cost-effective rewards and accurate, compliant payroll globally.
Essential ResponsibilitiesTotal Rewards Strategy and Leadership- Develop and lead the global total rewards and payroll strategy and multi-year roadmap, building buy-in from executive leadership through execution.
- Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership and HRBPs; lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards and Payroll team, building succession and capability.
- Manage total rewards and payroll budgets, vendors, and consultants; partner with Finance on forecasting and cost management.
- Establish streamlined processes, documentation, and governance that reflect business unit and country differences.
- Lead change management and communications that build employee understanding of rewards programs.
Executive and Broad-Based Compensation- Partner with the third-party executive compensation consultant to design and govern executive compensation programs, including pay positioning, short- and long-term incentives, and peer group benchmarking; prepare Compensation Committee materials and analysis in partnership with Legal and Finance.
- Oversee the global equity program, including grants, vesting, and administration with the external stock plan administrator.
- Own global job architecture, salary structures and grade levels, and broad-based incentive plans.
- Lead the annual merit, bonus, and equity cycle, competitive benchmarking, and salary survey participation.
- Guide offers and job evaluations using market data and internal equity; advise on job descriptions and FLSA status in partnership with Legal.
- Partner with HRBPs on organizational structure, spans, and layers.
- Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and international requirements, including pay transparency laws such as salary range disclosure and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, in partnership with Legal.
Benefits- Design and lead a cost-effective, competitive global benefits strategy covering health and welfare, 401(k), leave, voluntary benefits, and perks that strengthens attraction and retention.
- Oversee the broker, carriers, and 401(k) providers, including renewals, cost management, invoice accuracy, HRIS carrier connections, and U.S. and global enrollment.
- Ensure compliance with ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and international requirements, including annual benefit and 401(k) plan filings.
- Identify trends and regulatory changes to improve plan design and streamline administration.
Payroll- Own end-to-end global and U.S. payroll processes, systems, and controls, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
- Ensure compliance with country, federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws.
- Drive payroll optimization, automation, and integration with HRIS and Finance, including audit readiness.
- Ensure accurate payroll treatment of incentives, equity, and benefit deductions in partnership with compensation and benefits.
Qualifications- Minimum 12 years of experience across compensation, benefits, and payroll, including at least 5 years leading teams and managing managers.
- Demonstrated expertise in executive compensation, equity programs, and Compensation Committee reporting, as well as broad-based compensation design.
- Proven experience leading global benefits and payroll operations in multiple countries; mergers and acquisitions experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and international regulations, including FLSA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) and strong Microsoft Office skills required.
- Technology industry or HR consulting experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Math, Business Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Advanced degree a plus.
- Certifications such as CCP, CEBS, CBP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR strongly preferred; CPP or FPC a plus.
- Strategic thinker with business acumen, executive presence, and excellent communication skills; able to influence senior leaders across levels and geographies.
- Detail-oriented problem solver who manages multiple priorities, analyzes and presents complex data, and handles confidential information with integrity.
- Works independently and collaboratively; accountable for results.
- Workday experience preferred.
