Executive Director - Total Rewards

General information

Career area Human Resources Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 21008 Posted Date 10-21-25 Working time Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?
Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

We seek a strategic and experienced Executive Director, Total Rewards to join our HR leadership team. This role will be instrumental in shaping Ally’s total rewards strategy while aligning it with our broader HR objectives. The ideal candidate will bring broad HR experience, deep expertise in Total Rewards, and the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment while influencing at the highest levels of the organization.

The Work Itself

Total Rewards Strategy & Governance

• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with Ally’s EVP, culture, and business objectives.
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and HRLT on all matters related to compensation, benefits, and governance.

Executive Compensation & Board Engagement

• Oversee executive compensation programs, including design, administration, and compliance with say‑on‑pay and investor expectations.
• Prepare and present materials for the Compensation, Nominating & Governance Committee (CNGC) and Employee Benefits Committee (EBC); serve as a voting member of the Accrual Governance Committee (AGC) and EBC.
• Partner with senior leadership and external advisors to ensure alignment with governance standards and market competitiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, board members, regulators, and investors.
• Lead transparent communication of total rewards strategies to ensure understanding and ali