Director, Employee Experience

Role Overview

• Lead the strategy, development and execution of employee experience strategies and programs that support engagement, retention, culture, and organizational effectiveness
• Set priorities for employee-focused programs in partnership with People & Culture leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and evolving workforce needs
• Drive a consistent and scalable approach to employee experience across the organization
• Lead key areas of Aretum’s Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and employee reward programs
• Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, pay structures, job leveling, and reward approaches
• Oversee benefits strategy and administration in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors as needed
• Assess Total Rewards programs and recommend enhancements based on market data, employee feedback, and business needs
• Lead programs and initiatives that strengthen culture, connection, and employee engagement across the organization
• Oversee engagement survey strategy, results analysis, trend identification, and action planning support
• Serve as a liaison to culture-building initiatives, employee committees, recognition efforts, and engagement programs
• Help foster an employee-centered culture that supports inclusion, connection, and organizational effectiveness
• Oversee programs related to employee development, leadership development, career pathing, and performance management
• Partner with leaders and managers to strengthen growth opportunities and performance practices
• Design and improve development programs that support retention and long-term employee success
• Lead and coordinate People & Culture communications related to employee programs, initiatives, and key updates
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with company messaging
• Support communication planning for major initiatives, including benefits updates, performance cycles, engagement efforts, and policy rollouts
• Partner closely with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, leadership, and other internal teams to align employee-facing programs and priorities
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives that impact employees, managers, and the overall employee experience
• Guide rollout efforts tied to People & Culture programs and organizational change
• Establish and monitor key metrics related to compensation, benefits, employee engagement, retention, development participation, and program effectiveness
• Use employee feedback, internal data, and market insights to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide reporting, recommendations, and strategic insights to People & Culture and executive leadership

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive Human Resources and People & Culture experience, including significant leadership in Employee Experience, Total Rewards, talent management, organizational development, or related functions
• Experience leading or managing programs across compensation, benefits, employee engagement, culture, development, or performance management
• Experience partnering with leadership to develop and improve employee-facing programs and people strategies
• Strong understanding of compensation analysis, market benchmarking, and employee benefits administration
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience in government contracting, professional services, or a similarly fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting organizational change, manager enablement, or employee communications
• Experience working with employee survey tools, performance processes, and people metrics
• Familiarity with cross-functional program leadership and implementing company-wide people initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development