Head of Total Rewards

Company: CMA CGM (America) LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

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Houston Tx, US





Head of Total Rewards





CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?



YOUR ROLE

Head of Total Rewards for North America role will lead and oversee the Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll functions across the region, and drive the development, implementation, and continuous optimization of compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals, competitive in the marketplace, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. This role will also manage payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate compensation disbursements for all employees.



WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO



Compensation Strategy & Management:

Lead the design and implementation of competitive compensation structures for all employee levels, including base salary, incentive programs, bonuses, and equity compensation.
Oversee the development of compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure alignment with business goals and market trends.
Conduct market research and analysis to ensure compensation offerings remain competitive and cost-effective.
Partner with senior leadership to align compensation strategies with the company's overall business strategy and talent needs.
Lead salary review processes and collaborate with HRBPs to ensure consistent and equitable application across the organization.

Benefits Strategy & Management:

Direct the design and administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Assess and recommend changes to benefits offerings to enhance employee engagement and retention while managing costs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding employee benefits, including ERISA, ACA, and COBRA.
Manage vendor relationships, plan designs, and program performance with external vendors, brokers, and benefits consultants.
Oversee benefits communications to ensure employees understand and value the offerings.
Collaborate with senior executives and HR leadership to establish and align benefits strategy with corporate objectives.
Chair the Investment Committee for retirement plans.
Coordinate with HR to manage corporate benefit programs and collaborate with legal, finance, payroll, and senior management to enhance benefit plan efficiency and implementation. Apply competitive research and best practices to benefit programs.
Assess and manage the impact of benefit plan changes on costs, other plans, and compliance.
Lead research and analysis for benefit appeals and make decisions on policy exceptions. Chair the Benefits Appeals Committee.

Payroll Oversight:

Manage payroll to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation across all levels and locations.
Oversee payroll systems for efficient and accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, and compliance with tax laws.
Collaborate with IT, HRIS, and other teams to optimize payroll technology solutions.
Ensure payroll compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Direct payroll and timekeeping software management, including strategic development, maintenance, and automation of processes.
Develop continuous process improvements to enhance payroll quality, efficiency, and internal controls, reducing fraud and errors. Collaborate with HR and Operations for seamless and consistent payroll processes in line with company policies.

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of compensation, benefits, and payroll professionals, ensuring their ongoing development and success.
Collaborate with HR leadership and other departments to ensure effective program / payroll implementation and cross-functional alignment.
Lead the team in managing complex compensation, benefits or payroll projects, including acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring.



Analytics & Reporting:

Develop and provide regular reporting on compensation, benefits, and payroll metrics to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Monitor the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs through employee feedback, engagement surveys, and external benchmarking data.
Manage annual open enrolment and compensation review cycles, ensuring process efficiency and accuracy.



WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance
Minimum of 15 years of of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Domestic and international compensation experience
Proven experience designing and managing complex compensation and benefits programs in large, multi-national organizations.
Experience with payroll systems and HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) technologies.
Thorough knowledge of compensation principles, pay practices, and executive compensation trends
Must be knowledgeable in all regulatory, tax, accounting and financial implications of compensation plan design, including equity programs and executive compensation
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation, benefits, and payroll regulations
Extensive experience in the analysis, evaluation, design, development, and implementation of comprehensive compensation programs including salary management, incentives, bonus, sales compensation and performance management
Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of building, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with
executives and senior leaders.
Must be comfortable in a constantly changing and challenging working environment, must be flexible and able to change directions at a moments notice.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees and vendors.



WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.



We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.



It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.



ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career

#LI-DNI



#LI-AM1

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.







Nearest Major Market: Houston

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