Director, Total Rewards

Evolus•Newport Beach, CA

2d•$167,000 - $217,160•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolus (NASDAQ: EOLS) is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach focused on delivering breakthrough products. We are seeking an experienced and driven Director, Total Rewards to join our HR team reporting to the CPO, Human Resources. The Director, Total Rewards is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and administration of the company’s global compensation and total rewards strategy. This role ensures programs are competitive, equitable, performance-driven, and aligned with business objectives. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and Finance to drive compensation planning, incentive design, and rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent. If you join our team, you will work on some of the most exciting opportunities and challenges we face, alongside a team that values growth, recognition, and camaraderie. If you are looking for an opportunity to exhibit your knowledge and technical abilities in a unique environment, then look no further! In this role, you will be challenged to drive the success of Evolus in an effort to build a brand like no other. Position Summary The Director, Compensation & Total Rewards serves as the enterprise leader responsible for designing and delivering a forward-looking total rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains world-class talent. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Director will oversee the full spectrum of compensation, benefits, equity, executive rewards, wellbeing, and recognition programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, market competitiveness, and the company’s culture and values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of HR experience, specifically progressive compensation experience, including executive compensation design, and in total rewards
Deep knowledge of market pricing, incentive design, equity programs, and pay equity analysis.
Strong financial acumen and modeling capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics tools.
In-depth knowledge of global HR compliance, benefits administration, HR policy, and employment laws
Exceptional executive presence and communication skills.
Driven self-starter with a strong attention to detail
Proven project management, delegation, collaboration, and influence skills
Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships
Strategic thinker with the ability to tactically execute and is always intellectually curious
Experience working in public companies and SOX compliance
Experience-driven / Customer centricity
Culture steward

Nice To Haves

CCP certification preferred.
People leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience leading compensation in a public company environment strongly preferred.
Start-up environment strongly preferred
Vendor management experience strongly desired

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company’s total rewards philosophy and strategy.
Design and manage base salary, short-term incentive (STI), long-term incentive (LTI), equity, and executive compensation programs.
Conduct market benchmarking and ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
Oversee job architecture, leveling frameworks, and pay structures.
Ensure alignment between compensation programs and performance management.
Lead annual merit, bonus, and incentive planning cycles.
Partner with Finance to manage compensation budgets and forecasting.
Develop tools, guidelines, and training to support managers during compensation planning.
Monitor compensation trends and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
Support executive compensation planning and modeling.
Prepare materials and analysis for executive leadership and Board/Compensation Committee presentations.
Ensure compliance with governance and disclosure requirements (as applicable).
Ensure programs comply with all federal, state, and international regulations (e.g., pay equity, wage/hour, tax regulations).
Oversee pay equity analysis and corrective action planning.
Maintain strong documentation and controls to ensure audit readiness.
Ensure compliance with all total rewards–related regulatory requirements, including oversight of Form 5500 filings, audits, and required disclosures.
Provide strategic oversight and direct the design and administration of global benefits programs, including health & wellness, retirement, insurance, and leave policies.
Manage benefits and wellness program brokers and vendors, ensuring effective governance, service delivery, and value optimization.
Develop multi‑year benefits strategies focused on value, innovation, and inclusive design. Use data analytics to monitor, forecast, and improve benefits utilization and drive innovation and employee-centric solutions that support well-being, engagement and retention.
Evaluate total rewards programs for cost-effectiveness and employee value.
Drive innovative reward offerings aligned with company culture and workforce needs.
Develop communication materials and training to educate our talent on total rewards philosophies, programs, and value
Recommends, develops, and implements policies that align with our people’s strategy and ensure total rewards programs comply with federal and state laws
Provide strategic oversight of leave of absence programs, including policy governance, vendor administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee compensation systems and tools
Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics to assess program effectiveness.
Leverage data to inform workforce planning and talent strategy decisions.
Lead and develop the compensation/total rewards team.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on compensation matters.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition.
May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned

Benefits

competitive suite of medical, dental and vision benefits
employer covered life insurance
short-term disability
401k match
new hire equity and long-term incentives in the form of RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses
mental health and wellbeing resources
flexible paid time off program for exempt employees and a paid time off accrual plan for non-exempt employees
holiday soft closure between the Christmas and New Years holidays
regularly catered team meals at our Evolus Headquarters
a fully stocked kitchen (Kombucha & Coffee included)
opportunity to join an organization where our values of Grit, Impact, Fun, and Transparency are displayed daily