AVP, Total Rewards

Company: Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializingin the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experiencedindustry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of ourclients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from inforce transactions and product development to underwriting and new businessstrategies. Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfullymanage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

Position Summary: The AVP of Total Rewards isresponsible for providing the analysis, insights, reporting, and operationalsupport needed to inform compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforceplanning decisions. This role serves as a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders by maintaining compensation programs, supportingbenefits strategy, monitoring market trends, administering payroll-relatedprocesses, and delivering actionable workforce analytics. The position plays acritical role in developing and maintaining the organization's total rewardsphilosophy and ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned withbusiness objectives.

Compensation Strategy, Budget Planning & Workforce: AnalyticsPartner with the Head of HR and HR Business Partnersto support annual compensation planning, salary review cycles, andincentive compensation processes. Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, guidelines, and the company's total rewards and compensation philosophy. Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysisto ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with organizationalobjectives. Research and monitor compensation and benefits markettrends, providing recommendations and insights to HR leadership. Prepare compensation modeling, scenario planning, andcost analyses to support compensation and workforce-related decisionmaking. Manage compensation budget tracking, includingactual-to-budget reporting, acquisition versus maintenance analyses, andongoing workforce cost forecasting. Support year-end incentive and bonus accrualplanning, including liquidity forecasting and payout analysis. Maintain compensation data integrity and reporting tosupport compensation decisions and workforce planning activities. Produce quarterly workforce metrics, turnoveranalyses, and headcount reports for HR and Finance leadership. Payroll Administration & Support Provide oversight and support for payroll operations, working closely with payroll vendors, Finance, and HR stakeholders. Ensure payroll-related data changes, compensationadjustments, and employee transactions are accurately reflected in payrollsystems. Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, reporting, and related analyses. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting accuracy. Benefits Analysis & Total Rewards Programs Manage benefits-related reporting, cost analysis, andfinancial tracking to support informed benefit program decisions. Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and externalbenefits brokers to evaluate plan performance, cost trends, andutilization patterns. Analyze benefit plan competitiveness and providemarket-based recommendations to support benefit strategy discussions. Identify opportunities for cost optimization whilemaintaining a competitive and employee-focused benefits offering. Equity Compensation Administration Maintain documentation, process controls, and recordsrelated to the organization's equity incentive programs. Support equity planning activities, includingaccruals, reporting, and shareholder tracking. Prepare equity compensation analyses and reporting tosupport audits, financial reporting, and external disclosure requirements. Serve as a liaison between HR, Finance, Legal, andexternal partners regarding equity compensation administration. Compliance, Audits & Governance Manage and coordinate annual audits related toworkers' compensation, retirement plans, equity programs, and other totalrewards initiatives. Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supportingdocumentation for internal and external audit requirements. Ensure timely completion of required governmentreporting and compliance filings, including ACA, EEO-1, Form 1095-C, andother regulatory requirements. Complete quarterly and annual federal, state, andindustry surveys. Maintain compensation, benefits, payroll, andworkforce reporting processes that support compliance and governancerequirements. Monitor changes in compensation, benefits, andemployment-related regulations and provide recommendations to HRleadership regarding potential impacts. Ensure compensation program complies with applicablefederal, state, and local regulations, include FLSA, Equal pay, and paytransparency laws.

Basic Qualifications: 8 + years of HR experience specifically incompensation and benefits Strong analytical and financial acumen with theability to translate complex workforce and compensation data intoactionable insights. Demonstrated expertise in compensation analysis, benefits administration, payroll support, workforce planning, andreporting. Strong project management and organizational skillswith attention to detail and process discipline. Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands-onoperational execution in a lean HR environment.

Required Education /Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field CCP or CEBS certifications preferred but not required Pay/Location Norwalk, CT Hybrid Structure Minimal to no travel required Basesalary/hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $140,000and $180,000 Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon avariety of job-relatedfactors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training, and experience. Base salaryis just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual performance-based bonus, 401K withemployer contribution, and profit-sharing program. Employee may also beeligible for long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject tothe applicable plan terms.

What We Offer: Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days 401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only Profit Sharing Program Competitive parental leave Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Current hybrid working environment Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join WiltonRe strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We arecommitted to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where allassociates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivityis reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place toremove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and currentassociates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative isavailable to consult with applicants who require accommodation in theapplication or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicantabout an accommodation will be treated as confidential.