Director, Head of Total Rewards

Job DetailsEP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $44.1 billion AUM as of March 31, 2026, serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for our associates to learn, grow and enhance their skills to take on new challenges to progress in their professional careers. As the Director, Head of Total Rewards, you will be the chief architect of our employee value proposition. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will lead the strategic design,implementation, and administration of our global compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. You will ensure our reward systems are competitive, equitable, and data-driven to attract and retain top talent in the high-growth wealth management industry. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a holistic Total Rewards strategy that aligns with EP Wealth’s business objectives and reinforces our brand as an employer of choice. Compensation Design: Lead the design and administration of all compensation programs, including salary structures, executive, equity and complex incentive compensation plans, ensuring pay is tightly linked to performance. Benefits Management: Oversee our comprehensive benefits suite, including subsidized health insurance, mental health plans, 401(k) with company match, and wellness reimbursements. Market Intelligence: Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure our programs remain competitive within the financial services and wealth management sectors.  Compliance & Governance: Ensure all programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, EEO-1 reporting). Advisor to Leadership: Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and the Compensation Committee on executive compensation and emerging reward trends,ensuring programs are aligned with business priorities and talent strategies. Communication: Develop clear communication strategies to help employees understand and value their full rewards package. Qualifications  Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits), with at least 4 years in a leadership role. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of wealth management or financial services compensation structures (e.g., AUM-based incentives) is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in HRIS platforms and compensation modeling tools. Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or Business; CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) credentials preferred. Soft Skills: Ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven storytelling and build trusted relationships in a remote environment. What We Offer We offer a highly competitive suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments. These include options designed to encourage employee's health, happiness, and financial well-being. 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays PTO Paid Parental Leave  Paid Volunteer Time Flexible Work Schedule Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans 401k Retirement Account with company match contributions Free Mental Health services, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Employee Financial Education Employee Educational Expense Reimbursement Employee Charitable Donations Employee Referral Incentives Employee Team Building Activities Employee Assistance Program EPWA is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.