Director of Total Rewards and People Operations Services

Director Of Total Rewards And People Operations Services

Cohen & Co is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Total Rewards and People Operations Services to lead the firm's compensation, benefits, payroll, and people operations infrastructure. This leader will design a competitive, data-driven, and financially responsible total rewards strategy that aligns with our growth agenda, professional services model, and culture of excellence.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer and partnering closely with the COO, Finance, Service Line Leaders, Legal, and internal committees, this role will be instrumental in scaling our programs and systemsparticularly as we implement Workday HCM.

The ideal candidate brings analytical rigor, operational discipline, and a steady leadership presence with the ability to balance strategic vision and tactical execution.

Total Rewards

• Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with firm goals, professional services norms, and Cohen's culture, serving as a trusted advisory to the Chief People Office and People & Culture team, COO, Service Line Leaders, Finance team, and relevant internal committees
• Design and manage compensation programs including base pay, bonus programs, long-term incentive structures, and partner-aligned compensation models.
• Oversee equity-related administration, including tracking, reporting, compliance, and coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Lead annual compensation cycles including salary benchmarking, job architecture, incentive planning, and compensation budgeting.
• Oversee benefits design and administration ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and an excellent employee experience.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leadership to ensure integrated, compliant, and data-driven rewards strategies.
• Partner with business and Go-To-Market leaders to evaluate incentive frameworks that support performance and revenue growth.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory requirements to maintain competitive and compliant programs.

People Operations Services

People Systems and Data

Leadership and Partnership

Who You Are

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Who We Are

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At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of "great people first" by :

Estimated Salary Range : $160,000 to $180,000

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

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