Director of Total Rewards

Summary Buckle is a specialty fashion retailer with approximately 8,000 teammates located in over 440 stores in 42 states as well as its Corporate Office located in Kearney, Nebraska.
Our mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests begins with our people.
To facilitate this mission, the Director of Total Rewards will work with the executive leadership team to continually develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards program that is designed to attract, engage, and retain top industry talent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job.
It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and execution of a holistic total rewards strategy aligned with Buckle’s overall mission, vision, and values.
• Design and oversee competitive compensation programs to attract and retain high-performing Teammates, including base salary, incentives, benefits, and equity plans, and ensure fair and equitable compensation practices.
• Lead and develop the Benefits Team to ensure daily management of all benefits and reward programs and execution of projects with a high degree of customer service.
• Monitor local market practices, trends, and requirements to ensure benefit offerings remain market competitive, sound financially and legally compliant.
• Lead the administration and execution of comprehensive employee benefit programs, including insurance offerings, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other related efforts.
• Lead and oversee communication efforts to educate Teammates about benefit programs, partnering with other internal and external stakeholders as needed to deepen Teammate understanding and awareness.
• Provide thought leadership to design and implementation of employee recognition programs that motivate and reward Teammate performance.
• Collaborate with key internal partners, including HR, Finance, and Legal, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including participation in vendor selection, implementation activities, and ongoing review and status meetings to leverage their knowledge and insights for continuous improvement of our total rewards programs.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervise teammates in the Benefits department.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training teammates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining teammates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or a related HR function.
• Experience within a national retail company preferred.
Additional Qualifications • Highly detail-oriented and well organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.
For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.