At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
The Director, Total Rewards is a strategic HR leader responsible for shaping and leading broad-based compensation and sales compensation programs that support business performance, organizational growth, and enterprise rewards strategy. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, this role leads the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs while supporting broader total rewards initiatives related to market competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, workforce structures, and program effectiveness. This role partners across HR, Finance, and business leadership to ensure compensation and rewards programs are aligned with enterprise priorities, team member experience, and organizational needs.
How You'll Create Impact
- Lead the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing management of broad-based compensation and sales compensation programs that support organizational objectives, team member engagement, and business performance.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation and total rewards programs with enterprise priorities, operational needs, and workforce strategies.
- Create and update performance-based sales incentive plans, determining pay mix (fixed vs. variable), quotas, and accelerators—that align with company strategy and motivate sales teams.
- Analyze sales data to evaluate the effectiveness of compensation plans, tracking KPIs such as quota attainment and cost of sales.
- Support the development and execution of total rewards strategies across base pay, incentive programs, compensation structures, and broader rewards frameworks to strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee value proposition.
- Evaluate compensation structures, market data, internal equity, and workforce cost considerations to provide strategic recommendations and drive sound pay decisions.
- Provide strategic guidance on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, job structures, and program effectiveness across the organization.
Analyze compensation, rewards, and workforce data and lead the development of dashboards and reporting frameworks to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Evaluate and enhance compensation and rewards-related technology solutions in partnership with Finance, HRIS, and IT to improve administration, governance, and reporting.
- Oversee the design and administration of sales compensation and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, performance goals, and broader compensation governance.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Strong experience in Broad based Compensation, Sales Compensation, Total Rewards, or related HR leadership roles, with proven ability to lead broad-based compensation and rewards strategies in a complex organization. Executive Compensation experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of compensation structures, salary administration, incentive design, commission programs, spiffs and broader rewards program strategy, including market competitiveness and workforce cost considerations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance, pay practices, and compliance considerations related to compensation, incentives, rewards programs, and applicable legal, tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze compensation and workforce data, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that support business and talent outcomes.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and influence decisions across complex, matrixed organizations, with strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project and change leadership skills, with experience driving program implementation, process improvement, and scalable solutions across compensation and total rewards programs.
• Strong people leadership capability, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams, foster accountability and collaboration, and build organizational capability through talent development.
Your Background
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Significant experience supporting the design, implementation, and management of broad-based compensation, total rewards, and incentive programs required. Experience with Executive Compensation a plus.
• Previous experience leading a team with multiple direct reports required, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities, with the ability to translate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Travel Expectations
Occasional overnight domestic or international travel, up to 20% annually.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability