Director, Total Rewards : Trevor Project

About Trevor:The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We've been saving lives every day for over 25 years. Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values: Heart – We care deeply and commit to do what matters Integrity – We build trust through our words and actions Community – Together, we are an unstoppable force for good Belonging – We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other Progress – We continually move onward and upward Title: Director, Total Rewards Reports to: Chief People OfficerLocation: This role will be remote in the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: Full-time Union Status: Non-Union Salary Range: $125,000–$140,000 Summary: The Director, Total Rewards is a foundational leadership role responsible for shaping the strategy, structure, and sustainability of how The Trevor Project rewards, supports, and invests in its people. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this leader will define and lead Trevor's enterprise-wide approach to compensation, benefits, payroll, and recognition— establishing the philosophy, infrastructure, and governance that an evolving and mission-driven workforce requires. This role is both highly strategic and deeply hands-on. The Director will be an architect in Trevor's Total Rewards philosophy, compensation structure, wellness and retirement benefits plan, and recognition and rewards programs that bring Trevor's values to life through the employee experience across a fully-remote workforce comprised of union and non-union staff and 24/7 shift workers. The Director will also oversee related operations and compliance functions. The Director will lead and mentor a team of two — the Sr. Payroll Manager and the Benefits & Compensation Manager — while partnering closely with the Chief People Officer on overall strategy. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor in collaboration with executives, people managers, and cross-functional partners across Legal, Internal Communications, and Finance, bringing technical depth, sound judgment, and a collaborative posture to every decision. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across the full Total Rewards discipline and is energized by the opportunity to build durable, equitable, and values-aligned reward systems. Roles and Responsibilities:Total Rewards Strategy & Philosophy Define, codify, and socialize Trevor's Total Rewards philosophy, including pay positioning, internal equity stance, transparency commitments, and alignment with Trevor's mission and values Partner with the Chief People Officer to translate workforce strategy into multi-year compensation, benefits, and payroll plans, surfacing the data and analysis needed to inform organizational budgeting Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on the total rewards implications of organizational decisions, growth plans, and structural change Establish the metrics, dashboards, and governance reporting needed to bring visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement to the Total Rewards function Compensation Strategy & Architecture Oversee Trevor's pay bands, job architecture, and leveling framework to support equity, growth pathways, and clarity of expectations across roles Design and lead Trevor's annual compensation and promotion cycles, including the rate structure for annual increases, merit, and recognition Establish standards for setting compensation ranges for new and existing roles using market data, internal equity, and compensation frameworks Provide strategic guidance to leaders and People Business Partners on offers, retention arrangements, promotions, and incentive design Benefits, Retirement & Wellbeing Lead the strategy, design, and annual planning of Trevor's health, welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and reflective of Trevor's commitment to its people Spearhead ERISA compliance, Form 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and nondiscrimination testing, ensuring audit readiness across all benefit programs Own and strengthen Trevor's benefits and compensation vendor partnerships and assess whether existing benefits technology is being leveraged to its fullest potential Partner with Internal Communications to elevate awareness, accessibility, and utilization of Trevor's benefits and wellbeing offerings Recognition & Rewards Cultivate Trevor's formal employee recognition program, designing a framework that reflects Trevor's values and reinforces a culture of belonging, trust, and prog