Director, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)

Overview

The Director of Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) is a key member of the HR leadership team responsible for shaping the strategy, design, and execution of Sprouts’ total rewards programs. This leader will drive an integrated, forward-looking approach to compensation and benefits that supports our company’s growth, enhances team member experience, and ensures competitive, cost-effective programs aligned with our values and business goals.

This role will play a pivotal part in scaling our total rewards function to meet the evolving needs of a growing national retail organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven thinker with deep expertise in broad-based compensation and multi-year benefits planning. You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and are passionate about building scalable programs that make a real difference for team members. You are tenacious, constantly seeking new ways to bring the most value to our team members and our business. #LI-AD1

Overview of Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Design

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across retail and corporate functions.
• Oversee the company’s job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay structure development to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders to align pay programs with business performance, career growth, and workforce planning objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity).
• Serve as subject matter expert on market trends, pay transparency, compliance, and executive compensation alignment.

Benefits Planning & Design (Medical, Rx, Retirement, Financial Wellbeing, Insured Programs, etc.)

• Develop and execute a multi-year benefits strategy that balances cost management with enhancing team member health, well-being, and experience.
• Reimagine how benefits are communicated, making them easier to understand and use through clear, engaging education and storytelling that connects programs to everyday life moments.
• Lead initiatives that simplify the benefits experience, integrating tools, vendors, and platforms to create a seamless, intuitive team member journey.
• Use data, feedback, and insights to continuously refine programs, measure effectiveness, and drive better outcomes for both the company and our team members.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external consultants to manage plan design, compliance, and funding strategies for health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary programs.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation and benefits team focused on service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment of total rewards strategies with business and people priorities.
• Represent Total Rewards with senior executives, providing data-driven recommendations and insights.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum ten years prior relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or CBP preferred
• Extensive experience with Broad-based, Retail Compensation and Benefits
• Ability to consult with employees at all organizational levels and lead significant changes

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• (K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays