Head of Rewards
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2168, South Palm Avenue, Miramar, Broward County, Florida, 33025, United States
About the Role
The Head of Rewards serves as the strategic architect for the Bank's total rewards ecosystem, leading the design, governance, and execution of all compensation, benefits, and reward programs across the institution and its subsidiaries. This role exists to ensure the Bank's offerings remain competitive, cost-effective, and fully compliant with complex regulatory requirements while driving a high-performance culture. By partnering closely with executive leadership, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board, Finance, Risk, and HR Business Partners, the Head of Rewards plays a pivotal role in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.
Day in the Life
In this position, you will navigate the intersection of financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and people operations. Your day involves steering the development of comprehensive total rewards strategies that align with the Bank's business objectives and market positioning. You will lead the design of base pay, incentive, and executive compensation programs, ensuring they support shareholder expectations and regulatory standards.
A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to high-stakes collaboration. You will prepare materials and present recommendations to the Compensation & Human Capital Committee, overseeing annual compensation cycles, market benchmarking, and pay-for-performance calibration. You will also manage the strategic oversight of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase programs, optimizing vendor relationships and cost structures to support employee wellbeing.
Beyond strategy, you will build a robust analytics capability to provide insights on pay equity, workforce cost trends, and program effectiveness. As a leader, you will develop a high-performing Rewards team and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design and talent strategies, ensuring consistency and transparency across the organization's job architecture and compensation frameworks.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2168, South Palm Avenue, Miramar, Broward County, Florida, 33025, United States
Miramar, Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives
- check_circleLead the strategy and administration of health benefits, retirement plans, and wellbeing programs
- check_circleLead the design and administration of base pay, incentive, and executive compensation programs
- check_circleBuild analytics capabilities to provide insights on compensation competitiveness and workforce cost trends
- check_circleOversee annual compensation cycles including market benchmarking and pay-for-performance calibration
- check_circlePartner with Legal and Finance to manage executive compensation and proxy-related disclosures
- check_circleCoordinate and oversee the development and monitoring of team member expense budgets
- check_circleLead and develop a high-performing Rewards team while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
- check_circleEnsure compliance with banking regulations such as SEC, SOX, Dodd-Frank, and pay equity laws
Requirements
- verified10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
- verified5+ years of experience in a leadership role
- verified5+ years of experience in a compensation leadership role from a publicly traded company
- verifiedBachelor's degree required
- verifiedMaster's degree and/or certifications (CECP, CCP, CBP) preferred
- verifiedApplied knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations including SEC, IRS, ERISA, and banking specific requirements
- verifiedProficient using ADP Workforce Now-Compensation and Performance Modules
- verifiedProficient using Microsoft Office Product Suite including MS Excel Advanced Level and MS PowerPoint Advanced Level
Nice to Have
Financial Services background. Master's degree and/or certifications (CECP, CCP, CBP). Ability to apply Korn Ferry/Hay Job Evaluation Methodology. Proficient using ADP Workforce Now-Compensation and Performance Modules.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth and welfare benefitscheck_circleRetirement planscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)check_circleWellbeing programsLeave policies
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cecp, CCP, CBP, Sec, Irs, Erisa, Korn Ferry/hay Job Evaluation Methodology, Adp Workforce Now, Microsoft Office, MS Outlook.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank
What does a Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank do?expand_more
In this Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank role, you will develop and maintain a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives; lead the strategy and administration of health benefits, retirement plans, and wellbeing programs; lead the design and administration of base pay, incentive, and executive compensation programs; and build analytics capabilities to provide insights on compensation competitiveness and workforce cost trends.
What are the requirements for this Head of Rewards role?expand_more
Amerant Bank is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards; 5+ years of experience in a leadership role; 5+ years of experience in a compensation leadership role from a publicly traded company; Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and/or certifications (CECP, CCP, CBP) preferred; and Applied knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations including SEC, IRS, ERISA, and banking specific requirements.
Where is the Head of Rewards role at Amerant Bank located?expand_more
Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank is based in 2168, South Palm Avenue, Miramar, Broward County, Florida, 33025, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Head of Rewards job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Amerant Bank has listed this Head of Rewards role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Head of Rewards role?expand_more
Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank include Cecp; CCP; CBP; Sec; Irs; Erisa; Korn Ferry/hay Job Evaluation Methodology; and Adp Workforce Now.
What education is required for Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required; and Master's degree preferred.
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Head of Rewards at Amerant Bank is part of the hr & recruitment job category on Recrutus.