Director, Global Total Rewards

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

The Director, Global Total Rewards is part of the Human Resources global organization and reports to the VP of Total Rewards and HR Operations. The position is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive suite of compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that support the organization's strategic goals, enhance employee engagement, and ensure competitiveness in the marketplace. These include but are not limited to global implementation of Workday in strong partnership with HRIS and Digital Information Technology (DIT), all Compensation Processes & Administration (implementation of Job Architecture, base pay, short- and long-term incentives, sales compensation, and other variable pay programs across the regions), Benefits & Wellness, Retirement and Pension Schemes, and Recognition Programs. This role will lead a global team and will work closely with senior leadership, HR partners, and external vendors to ensure that the company’s total rewards offerings are aligned with the company’s goals, industry best practices and employee needs on a global scale.

What will you do?

Total Rewards Philosophy & Strategy:

• Lead the development and ongoing management of the company’s Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and company culture.

• Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate compensation competitiveness and recommend adjustments based on external benchmarks and internal equity.

• Oversee the design and implementation of salary structures, bonus programs, stock options, and other reward mechanisms.

• Lead the annual compensation rewards cycle to include budgeting, planning, and communication to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and legal compliance. Oversee and enhance the Global Compensation administration area including Job Architect, Salary Surveys, Functional Compensation Reviews/Audits, etc.

• Educate and engage with the Global HR Team, Executives, Managers & Employees.

• Support Compensation Committee and Executive Compensation material preparation.

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors (e.g., compensation surveys, benefits administrators, wellness program providers) and negotiate contracts to ensure optimal service delivery and cost efficiency.

Global Benefits & Compensation Management:

• Oversee the development, management, and communication of employee benefits packages across multiple geographies, ensuring programs meet local legal requirements while aligning with the company’s global strategy.

• Partner with global HR teams to manage and optimize health, dental, retirement, and other benefits programs for employees worldwide.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefits plans, making recommendations for improvement based on employee feedback, market trends, and cost considerations.

• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes impacting compensation and benefits at the global level.

Wellness Programs Leadership:

• Develop and lead global wellness programs that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees in line with QH Culture and Values.

• Design and implement initiatives to support a healthy work-life balance, including mental health resources, wellness challenges, and benefits integration.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of wellness, including offering resources for stress management, fitness, financial wellness, and work-life balance.

• Measure and track the effectiveness of wellness programs through employee surveys, participation rates, and health metrics to continually improve offerings.

Employee Engagement & Communication:

• Oversee development of training and execution of communication strategies to ensure HR, leadership, and employees are informed about the company’s to