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Job Title: Director of Total Rewards, HR Systems and Analytics

Location: Corporate

Department: People Team

At Wawa, we are proud to be part of a beloved brand committed to putting people first, doing the right thing, and making every day a little brighter. We know that it is our Associates who truly put the “wow” in the Wawa experience. When you join the Wawa team, you join a tradition of success that spans decades, over a thousand stores, multiple states, and counting.

As Associate owners, our team members have a shared stake in our success. As we grow, our Associates will continue taking the lead in bringing joy to even more friends and neighbors: one hoagie, smile, or experience at a time.

The Director of Total Rewards, HR Systems, and Analytics plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's approach to Total Rewards, HR technology, and workforce analytics. This position involves not only formulating a strategic vision but also overseeing the implementation of comprehensive processes, programs, policies, tools, and systems that are aligned with the organization's business priorities, culture, and value.

In addition to developing and refining these essential elements, the Director will optimize HR technologies and analytics to support the company's operations, with a specific focus on Core HR. This role involves proactively identifying and analyzing trends and patterns that could impact the organization's functions and performance, enabling informed decision-making and the development of strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities.

Principle Duties:

• Define Total Rewards strategies by analyzing current state, future trends, and industry best practices to optimize the organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent. Oversee and support research and analysis supporting the strategic vision of Total Rewards.

• Responsible for the strategic design of the company’s benefit programs taking into consideration changes in the benefits area as well as the competitive landscape to ensure the company’s benefit programs allow for the recruitment and retention of associates. Assess results against corporate financial needs and goals and prepare recommendations for senior management’s review.

• Ensure that the products and services provided by the benefits, wellness and total rewards related third-party vendors continue to meet the Company’s needs in a cost-effective manner.

• Develop Wawa’s compensation philosophy and the overall compensation strategy. Design compensation programs, policies, and practices to meet the objectives of the compensation strategy. Oversee and manage the Company’s Executive, Management, Administrative and Store Operations salary programs, including conducting market analyses, establishing salary ranges, defining merit pay targets, establishing bonus/rewards targets and completing cost analyses.

• Research and define Wawa’s Executive Compensation practices and current competitive pay situation. Make recommendations to the Compensation Committee of the Board regarding base pay and restricted stock grants, stock option grants, and performance shares for all eligible executives.

• Develop the company’s Retirement Plans strategies, ensuring that plans and programs align with the strategies. Oversee the annual ESOP contribution, 401(k) and ESOP plan audits, providing guidance and direction to the organization. Sit on the company’s Retirement Plans Committee.

• Serve as an internal consultant to management regarding issues related to Total Rewards. Model and instill the culture and organizational values within the Total Rewards solutions.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the strategy for all HR technologies needed to support the business, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation & Retirement Plans, Talent Management, Recruitment and Learning & Design.

Attributes:

• Superior oral and written communication skills. Superior presentation skills

• Analyze information, understand implications, and effectively propose solutions.

• Innovative and proactive problem-solving skills with strong business acumen, a solid understanding of group and corporate dynamics and the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment in complex business situations.

• Collaborative, team-oriented style with self-directed and independent work ethic

• Small and large group facilitation skills

• Ability to work in and manage ambiguity, dealing with issues, problems or events that do not always have a process, system or solution in place

• Ability to think strategically and systemically

• Advanced consultative, facilitative and project management skills

• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

• Ability to effectively negotiate

• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to interface effectively across job levels, functions and companies

• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline preferred; Master’s degree preferred

• 10 years’ experience in Total Rewards related work and relevant management experience

• Prior experience in leading Human Resource systems and analytics preferred

• Deep knowledge of Human Resource and Employment Law

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels in a team-oriented environment

• Previous work experience in designing and implementing strategic compensation programs

• Previous work experience in designing and administering retirement plans

Prior experience in a retail organization and familiarity with a geographically dispersed hourly workforce preferred

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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Wawa is an associate-owned, privately held organization with more than 950 stores and 40,000+ associates who have a shared purpose of “Fulfilling Lives, Every Day,” for our customers, communities and each other.

Wawa has evolved into a one-stop convenience retailer offering fresh food, beverages and fuel in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington D.C. In our journey to achieve “boundless convenience,” Wawa offers its own brand of elevated customer service that’s achieved through continued food service innovation, new store growth and digital experiences. Whether you join us as a part-time associate, store leader or corporate associate, you’ll be a part of a team that has a shared mission to put our core values first in everything we do.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is inspired to be their authentic self and motivated to reach their full potential. We provide a workplace that ensures people of diverse backgrounds and experiences are represented, respected and feel valued for what they bring to the team.

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