At Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI), we power communities with reliability, innovation, and a commitment to our people.  As a member-driven organization, we understand that our greatest asset is our workforce. That’s why we are searching for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to serve as Managing Director, Total Rewards—someone who will shape and execute programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent for a leading Cooperative.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategy that directly impacts our 700+ employees across Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. You'll work closely with executive leadership, influence key decision-making, and modernize our compensation, benefits, well-being and recognition programs to keep AECI a top employer in the energy industry.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team, providing guidance and strategic direction for compensation, benefits, well-being and recognition programs.
• Advise and collaborate with executive leadership to develop Total Rewards initiatives that drive employee engagement, workforce retention, and financial sustainability.
• Drive innovation in Total Rewards by leveraging market insights, benchmarking data, and best practices to continuously enhance programs and policies.
• Provide leadership oversight to the Occupational Health function, ensuring proactive support for employee well-being, medical leave programs, and workplace health initiatives.
• Oversee the human capital management system and internal/external HR information systems related to Total Rewards.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or HR compliance, with a strong understanding of Total Rewards strategy.
• 7+ years of leadership experience, guiding teams and influencing senior leadership on Total Rewards decisions.
• Proven success in designing and implementing Total Rewards strategies including executive and board-level programs.
• Deep knowledge of related federal, state and local laws and regulations.