Director, Total Rewards

Company: Hancock Whitney Corp.
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in our company! To apply, click on the button above. You will be required to create an account (or sign in with an existing account). Your account will provide you access to your application information. The email address used in establishing your account will be used to correspond with you throughout the application process. Please be sure and check the spam folder.JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:In partnership with the CHRO and Senior Executive Leadership team, the Director, Total Rewards will be responsible for refining, leading and driving the execution of Total Rewards initiatives that support the growing needs of Hancock Whitney Corporation. He/She will ensure that the company's compensation and benefits processes, plans, programs and tools (and the data and information that supports them) are competitive, cost effective and, most importantly, support Hancock Whitney's business strategy, enhance organizational capability and foster associate engagement.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategic review, design, implementation, and communication of Hancock Whitney's compensation and benefits philosophy and programs.
• Partner closely with senior management, the Compensation Committee of the Board, and appropriate consultants.
• Work with the external compensation consultant to design and implement Board of Director and Executive Compensation programs.
• Lead and manage equity design, administration and compliance.
• Provide leadership and interface with public compliance and oversight organizations.
• Partner with Legal, Finance and the external Compensation Consultant to prepare the Company's annual proxy.
• Provide ongoing guidance to senior management and the Board on compensation and benefits trends.
• Introduce and rebuild processes and systems to support a growing public company.
• Be the primary interface with Finance and Legal to synchronize compensation processes.
• Direct the development of communication plans related to associate plans.
• Work closely with IT & HR Leadership Team to champion HR systems strategy.
• Assist with due diligence and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure that the total rewards team is business-oriented and responsive.
• Routinely assess the internal equity and external competitiveness of compensation.
• Conduct ad-hoc studies, analyses and evaluations to meet specific business needs.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures; Provides guidance and oversight to the assigned team. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training associates; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; associate compensation; approving expense reports; addressing concerns and resolving problems.MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or Master's degree is often preferred.
• Professional certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is highly desirable.
• 12 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Strong experience in executive compensation, incentive plan design, and performance-based pay structures.
• Background in regulatory compliance, especially in financial services regulations related to compensation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with at least 5 years of management experience overseeing a team.
• Experience in working with HRIS and analytics tools to drive data-driven compensation and benefits decisions.
• Familiarity with multi-state benefits administration.ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.About UsWhen you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values-timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s-that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.A fast-growing organization consistently rated among America's strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home.
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