Human Resources; HR Rewards Director

Human Resources (HR) Total Rewards Director

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Total Rewards Director

Career Level: Director

Organization: Human Resources )

Job Specialty: Human Resources General

The Total Rewards Director oversees the design, implementation, and management of Pan Te Xas  Deterrence’s (PXD) total rewards programs, including Compensation, Benefits, Incentives & Recognition, and Data Analytics. Ensures PXD programs attract, motivate, and retain top talent, and are compliant, competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with business objectives. Serves as trusted advisor to executive leadership on total‑rewards matters. Leads, mentors, and develops the total‑rewards team.

• Responsible for execution of large programs.
• Builds and maintains a strong functional team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and team building.
• Maintains awareness of changes in federal and state benefits‑related laws.
• Makes critical business decisions that affect organizational policy matters related to benefits administration and/or management.
• Briefs HR leadership on needed changes or revisions.
• Provides development, training and mentorship to all total‑rewards team employees.

• Designs and manages overall compensation strategy, including base pay structures, salary bands, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Oversees delivery of the annual Compensation Increase Plan to senior management and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for approval.
• Oversees annual compensation cycle activities, including merit increases and performance bonuses.
• Oversees benchmarking and market analysis, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partners with Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Oversees benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, leave and voluntary benefits.
• Evaluates vendors and manages broker and consultant relationships.
• Oversees employee recognition programs that reinforce culture and values.
• Ensures programs meet employee needs while controlling costs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Develops HR Analytics function, ensuring program effectiveness and informed decision‑making.
• Develops clear communication strategies to ensure employees understand and value total‑rewards offerings.
• Partners with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to support workforce initiatives.

• Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and administering employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO) and other government compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics software applications.
• Ability to effectively counsel and communicate to employees and management through complex issues.
• Ability to research and analyze various types of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of the legal environment and where to find up‑to‑date laws/regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one and with small groups of employees to convey company and general employee information.
• Maintains working relationship with Union officials and adheres to terms of labor contracts by monitoring day‑to‑day implementation of policies related to total rewards.
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality in all settings and interactions.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience.

• Five years of supervisory/management experience; candidates with less will be required to complete a developmental plan approved by the Division Director or their delegate.
• Advanced benefits experience, including knowledge and management of defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Advanced compensation experience, including development of annual compensation proposals and spend plans.
• Experience understanding and applying legal and benefit plan documents.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience with and knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) reporting using…