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Bagel Brands

Director, Total Rewards

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $175,000.00 - $200,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Annual bonus
Long-term incentives
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Bagel Brands is the parent company behind several beloved breakfast brands including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. These brands share a passion for the bagel and its remarkable ability to bring people together, whether for breakfast, snack time, or any moment of connection. Bagel Brands is driven by a core set of values and behaviors that emphasize joy, happiness, and community. These guiding principles influence everything from how the company operates internally to how it engages with customers, creating a warm and welcoming environment that encourages laughter, smiles, and genuine interaction. The company believes... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Expertise in total rewards, people operations, and HR business partnership
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects
  • Ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels
  • Experience working in multi-location or multi-state organizations
  • Familiarity with hospitality, retail, or restaurant industries preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
  • Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP) preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant expertise in total rewards, people operations, and HR business partnership
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex projects, and implementing scalable HR programs
  • Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to operate strategically and tactically
  • Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization, ideally within hospitality, retail, or restaurant industries, is preferred

Job Duties

  • Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent
  • Oversee compensation benchmarking, job architecture, annual merit and bonus cycles, and pay equity analysis
  • Evaluate and optimize benefits offerings to balance employee needs, cost effectiveness, and market competitiveness
  • Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compensation and benefits philosophy, governance, and trends
  • Drive process improvement, automation, and self-service enablement to enhance efficiency and the overall employee experience
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and consistent service standards, maintaining strong partnerships with Payroll, Finance, and IT
  • Develop team capabilities, ensuring clear accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
  • Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Support Center People Business Partner, ensuring effective HR partnership for Support Center leaders
  • Ensure the PBP delivers high-quality consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement and relations
  • Review and guide PBP recommendations on performance management, engagement, retention, and leadership coaching to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with company values
  • Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team that embodies the company’s values and delivers exceptional employee support
  • Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure program effectiveness
  • Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align People strategies with organizational goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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