Director, Compensation, Total Rewards, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, a leading health system in Florida, is currently seeking a Director of Compensation for its Jacksonville location. This role will lead the design and implementation of compensation strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation and healthcare, paired with a strong leadership background.

The Director will work closely with executive leadership and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while fostering a high-performance culture within the compensation team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compensation experience required.
• 3–5 years of leadership/management experience required.
• 3–5 years of healthcare industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and communicate compensation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

Skills

Compensation strategy design

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Master’s degree (MA/MS)

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Job description

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About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as \"most preferred\" for more than 30 years. We\’re Jacksonville\'s only locally governed, faith‑based, not‑for‑profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children\'s Hospital.

Director, Compensation, Total Rewards, Baptist Jacksonville

The Director of Compensation plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of Baptist Health\’s compensation programs. This leader is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and communication of system‑wide compensation strategies that support organizational goals and drive a high-performance culture.

This role ensures all compensation programs are compliant with federal and state regulations, while developing and maintaining policies and procedures that reinforce compliance and operational excellence. The Director will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, external consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver streamlined, market-competitive, and cost-effective compensation programs.

As a key member of the Total Rewards leadership team, this position reports directly to the Vice President of Total Rewards.

We are seeking an hands‑on, high-energy leader, a true go-getter who is ready to roll up their sleeves and jump in, while also serving as a mentor and developer of talent, building and guiding a high-performing compensation team.

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of compensation experience required


• 3–5 years of leadership/management experience required


• 3–5 years of healthcare industry experience required

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required


• Master’s degree (MA/MS) preferred


• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred


• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred


• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred


• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred

Primary Location

Downtown - 841 Building

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