Head of Total Rewards

Castle Metals
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Oak Brook
1420 Kensington Road (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2025
Description A. M. Castle & Co. has over 130 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement. PURPOSE: Reporting to the CHRO, the Head of Total Rewards is a global role and will be critical in driving the strategy, design and implementation of our Total Rewards programs, including compensation, benefits and HR systems in North America, Europe and Asia. The role will provide strategic vision, thought leadership and project management to design, develop, and implement Total Rewards programs that align with the company's business objectives and attract, retain and motivate A. M. Castle & Co.'s talent. This position ensures HRIS data integrity and compensation and benefit plan compliance with policies and applicable regulations. Compensation is based on experience and the target salary is between $150,000.00 and $170,000.00 and is eligible for an annual incentive. Key Competencies: Strategic mindset with the ability to align compensation and benefit programs with organizational goals and employee needs. Forward-thinker who considers future impact and connects programs with enterprise goals. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Collaborative, consultative, open-minded, team-oriented, and proactively customer-centric. Strong communicator and influencer of all levels from C-Suite to the enterprise. Able to communicate technical concepts and adjust to the audience. Detail-oriented, ensures accuracy in data, pay structures, benefits, program administration and compliance. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. High degree of integrity. Internally driven to exceed expectations and deadlines. Effective and inspirational leader who enables team to achieve organizational goals. Agility to adjust to market trends, regulatory changes and organizational needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (performs other duties as assigned): Provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization's compensation, health/wellness philosophy, and health/welfare programs, including incentive plans, merit review/budget process, salary structure updates, retirement plans, employee wellness programs, leave policies, and annual open enrollment process. Creates dynamic communication plans and owns the execution of those plans in the areas of compensation, benefits and wellness programs to achieve employee awareness, understanding and appreciation of the programs offered. Proactively maintains overall accountability for data integrity, including quality, accuracy, reporting, timeliness and usability (includes core systems and related interfaces). Optimizes UKG HRIS system and related procedures, including employee systems of record, benefits, payroll and compensation to ensure data accuracy and system efficiency. Coordinates and manages the preparation of necessary materials for presentation to the executive team and/or Board of Directors. Oversees and assesses services of benefits consultants, brokers, third party administrators and other providers. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field 10 plus years of experience in total rewards 8 plus years of progressive management experience Expert in compensation policies and practices Well versed in benefits programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation Experience with 401K administration Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms, including systems related to employee systems of record, benefits, payroll and compensation Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve complex problems or issues using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws Strong interpersonal effectiveness with ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills Excellent project management skills High level of personal and professional integrity Expertise with advanced features of Microsoft Excel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with UKG Experience with defined benefit/pension plans PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use) Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.