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George Mason University
Senior Director of Total Rewards
  • Position Number: 6496103
  • Location: Fairfax, VA
  • Position Type: Human Resources
Senior Director of Total Rewards
George Mason University
Human Resources

About the Position:
The Senior Director of Total Rewards serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing George Mason University's comprehensive total rewards philosophy and programs, including compensation, benefits, and retirement offerings. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, this role sets the vision and framework for total rewards that support an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.

The Senior Director ushers in new market-based compensation strategies that support the attraction and retention of top talent across the institution. Simultaneously, they lead a forward-looking benefits strategy that enhances the employee experience - promoting well-being and flexibility - while serving as a prudent fiduciary of the university's financial resources and compliance obligations.

Acting as the university's senior subject matter expert in total rewards, this position guides the evaluation and design of salary structures, job architecture, and health and retirement benefit programs. The Senior Director leads cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership in Finance, Academic Affairs, Legal, Administration, and across HR Centers' of Expertise (COEs) to operationalize strategic reward priorities. This includes directing the integration of pay equity principles, benefits program innovation, and compensation governance across faculty, staff, and senior leadership populations.

As a key partner in institutional strategy and a member of the HR leadership team, the Senior Director provides consultation on workforce trends, compensation and benefits modernization, and employee value proposition enhancements.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Total Rewards Leadership
  • Compensation Program Design and Management
  • Benefits and Retirement Program Oversight
  • People Leadership and Staff Development
  • Technology Integration and Data Analytics
  • Policy, Compliance, and Governance

    Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field;
  • Master's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field (bachelor's degree may substitute for those with robust experience);
  • Extensive progressive experience in total rewards, including senior leadership roles overseeing both compensation and benefits programs (generally ten or more years);

    For full consideration, complete job description and to apply, visit https://jobs.gmu.edu/ by Monday,
    August 25, 2025.

    EOE/AA

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