Director, Compensation, Total Rewards, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead and shape the organization’s compensation programs. This critical role involves designing and implementing strategies that ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style and be ready to mentor a high-performing compensation team. Qualifications include 7+ years in compensation, management experience, and a degree.

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 and implement compensation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Serve as a strategic partner to leadership.

Skills

Compensation Planning

Leadership

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Job description

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 a 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.

Director, Compensation, Total Rewards, Experience Requirements:

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

Director, Compensation, Total Rewards, Education and Certification Requirements:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred

Education Required

BS

Experience

• Compensation Planning Experience
• Management Experience

License and Certification

• Driver's License - DMV

Downtown - 841 Building
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207