- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
- Retirement Plan options available for Full Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Position Status

- This is a newly created position to support the continued growth of the organization.

Location

- This role is open in either Houston, TX, USA or Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Compensation

- Eligibility for base pay around $152,000.00 commensurate with experience and skillset.

Summary/Objective

This role is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving the organization's total rewards function, including compensation, advantages, and retirement programs, across its funeral home, cemetery, crematory, and corporate locations in the United States and Canada. This is a foundational build: the Director will design and stand-up compensation architecture, pay structures, and governance where none exists today, not simply administer established programs.



This role ensures total rewards programs support the company's business objectives, attract and retain top talent, promote employee engagement, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

Essential Functions

Compensation

- Builds and leads the design of the organization's compensation architecture from the ground up, including job architecture, salary structures, pay grades, and a documented compensation philosophy.
- Designs and stands up compensation structure and governance for field and sales teams as a near-term priority, including commission, bonus, and incentive plan design.
- Conducts market pricing and benchmarking using industry compensation surveys and labor market data.
- Analyzes internal pay equity and recommends adjustments to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
- Partners with leadership on annual compensation planning, merit increases, promotions, and incentive awards.
- Provides compensation modeling and workforce cost analyses to support budgeting and strategic planning.
- Ensures job postings and compensation practices comply with applicable state, provincial, and local pay transparency and pay equity laws.




- Oversees FLSA and equivalent Canadian employment standards classification of positions to ensure accurate wage-and-hour compliance.
- Leads annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes.
- Manages vendor selection, competitive bidding (RFP), and contract negotiation with brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
- Evaluates benefit plan effectiveness and recommends enhancements based on workforce needs and market trends.
- Monitors benefits costs and identifies opportunities for plan optimization.
- Oversees leave of absence and disability program administration, including compliance with FMLA and applicable state and provincial leave laws.
- Administers retirement plans (401(k)/RRSP), including fiduciary support, plan committee coordination, and required filings (e.g., Form 5500).
- Ensures compliance with the Affordable Care Act, including applicable large employer reporting and Form 1095-C administration.
- Ensures compliance with state and provincial benefit and retirement plan regulations across the United States and Canada.
- Coordinates annual audits, filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Maintains plan documentation and employee communications in accordance with legal requirements.

Total Rewards

- Develops employee communications and educational materials, including Total Rewards statements, to improve understanding and participation.
- Recommends innovative total rewards strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Develops and tracks key compensation and benefits metrics, providing leadership with insights and recommendations rather than simply administering programs.
- Provides training and guidance

📌 Total Rewards Director (Canada)
🏢 Park Lawn
📍 Canada