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Director, Enterprise Rewards Partner

Danaher · WI · $185,000–$215,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a cross-functional rewards program you drove that involved HR, Finance and Legal. What made it work?

What they are checking: Whether they can move a program forward when several functions each own part of the outcome.

Tell me about a time a program you led ran into resistance from HR Technology or HR Service Delivery. How did you resolve it?

What they are checking: Their ability to work through delivery partners whose systems and capacity limit what is possible.

How do you keep executives informed on a long program without losing their attention?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate progress and risks crisply to senior leaders over months of work.

What would you do

Two Total Rewards leaders want their initiatives prioritized and you cannot staff both. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can make transparent prioritization calls and get leaders to accept the trade-off.

How do you keep confidential compensation information secure while still collaborating widely?

What they are checking: Judgment and discretion with highly sensitive pay data across many stakeholders.

About the work

How would you turn a Total Rewards strategic priority into a disciplined execution plan across Compensation, Benefits and Mobility?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate strategy into scoped workstreams, owners and milestones that actually get delivered.

How would you design a governance framework for decisions that span executive compensation and broad-based pay programs?

What they are checking: Their understanding of decision rights, approvals and documentation in a sensitive, regulated area.

In an HR M&A integration, how would you approach harmonizing benefits and pay for an acquired company?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of integration sequencing, cost modeling and the employee experience during an acquisition.

How do you know an operating model change in Total Rewards is scalable and not just working for one business?

What they are checking: Whether they think about scale across more than fifteen operating companies with different needs.

How do you use continuous improvement tools like those in the Danaher Business System on HR programs?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply lean thinking to processes that are not manufacturing.

What metrics would you report to show that a recognition or wellness program is working?

What they are checking: Whether they can measure impact beyond participation counts and tie it to business outcomes.

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The full job description

As published by Danaher.

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible. The Director, Enterprise Rewards Partner is responsible for driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives, operating model enhancements, governance frameworks, and cross-functional programs that span Compensation, Executive Compensation, Benefits, HR M&A, Mobility, Recognition, and Health and Wellness. The role partners closely with Total Rewards leaders and stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, HR Service Delivery to ensure strategic priorities are effectively translated into scalable solutions, disciplined execution plans and sustainable operating models. In addition, the role retains responsibility for compensation support of Danaher’s corporate functions, providing compensation consultation, analytics and program administration support to functional leadership teams. This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Compensation, is part of the Global Total Rewards team, and is fully remote within the United States , with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Drive Transformation and Operating Model Excellence • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Total Rewards operating models, governance structures, and transformation initiatives to improve effectiveness, scalability, and stakeholder experience. Enable Enterprise Governance and Strategic Execution • Develop and maintain governance frameworks that support enterprise decision-making, prioritization, risk management, and execution across the Total Rewards portfolio. • Facilitate executive reviews, steering committees, operating reviews, and leadership updates to drive visibility, accountability, and alignment. Support Corporate Functions Compensation • Serve as a strategic compensation partner for designated corporate functions by providing market insights, compensation planning support, and program guidance. • Contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of compensation programs through governance, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives. The essential requirements of the job include: • 10+ years of experience in compensation, parallel fields (e.g., finance, people/data analytics, HR Business Partnering) or professional services/consulting or in a large global company. • Experience in the development and delivery technology solutions that enable and enhance the execution of a corporation’s global people strategy; specific experience with Workday a plus. • Strong technical data skills, including advanced Excel proficiency • Experience with M&A due diligence and integration. • Aptitude for strong project management skills – ability to balance multiple priorities with strong organization while maintaining a high attention to detail and sense of urgency Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: • Occasional travel not to exceed 25% Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info . At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide. The annual salary range for this role is $185,000 - $215,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com . Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here . For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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