Director - Rewards Hybrid

Scope of Position About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market‑leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low‑carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

EDF power solutions offers best‑in‑class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives
  . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage
  . We provide low‑cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for building and implementing the overall total rewards strategy for EDF power solutions North America. This role leads the Compensation and Benefits and Payroll functions, establishing programs and policies that ensure our offerings are rewarding, competitive, and aligned with company goals. You will support human capital initiatives and partner with business leaders to enhance our ability to attract, engage, and retain top‑tier talent.

The full pay range for this role is $154,800 - $258,100 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $180,000 - $220,000 annually
. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA

Hybrid. 3 days in the office with Tuesday and Wednesday being mandatory on‑site days.

• Philosophy Development: Partner with the CHRO, VP of HR, and company leadership to evolve and strengthen our competitive compensation and benefits philosophy.
• Global Strategy: Advance global total rewards strategies, recommending specific objectives tailored to the organization’s current needs while anticipating future demands.
• Program Innovation: Lead the strategic design of innovative cash, short‑term incentive (STI), long‑term incentive (LTI) and health and wellness programs.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner strategically with key stakeholders to ensure the planning, design, and governance of all plans meet corporate strategic objectives.

• Program Delivery: Responsible for the ongoing delivery of all health and welfare programs and the management of defined contribution retirement plans.
• Evaluation & Analysis: Conduct gap analysis and market research to ensure benefits are competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with a culture of wellbeing.
• Vendor Relations: Partner with benefits brokers to select and manage third‑party vendor contracts.
• Compliance & Leave: Manage the administration of all leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA, parental leave, STD, etc.) in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Operational Oversight: Oversee payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and timely and compensation programs to attract, retain and motivate staff.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a strong understanding of multi‑state payroll tax…