DIRECTOR-TOTAL REWARDS

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support is seeking a Director of Total Rewards responsible for the strategy and administration of compensation, benefits, and retirement programs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a healthcare environment.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong analytical problem-solving skills, project management capability, and the ability to engage effectively with all levels of management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of job-related experience.
• 5 years in a leadership role within a large, self-insured organization.
• Experience in project management related to job architecture and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategy, design, and implementation of Total Rewards programs.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert across all Total Rewards offerings.
• Partner with HR leadership to advance human capital strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of ERISA regulations

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

HR Service Now

ADP

Job description

The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation, benefits and retirement programs. This role serves as a senior subject matter expert and operational leader across all Total Rewards programs, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational strategy. This is a highly hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, project management capability, and the ability to execute complex initiatives in a dynamic healthcare environment. Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, this role is a critical partner in advancing the human capital strategy in collaboration with the HR leadership team across the healthcare system.

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred educational qualifications: Master’s degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Type of degree: Human Resources, Business, or related area

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• CEBS, CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Preferred

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: 7 - 10 years of job related experience
• Prior experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, retirement administration, or HR shared services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large, self‑insured organization.
• Preferred experience: Previous experience in a Healthcare Environment strongly preferred with a focus on Compensation and/or Benefits.
• Other experience: Experience in project management related to implementation of job architecture, cloud‑based HRIS, Total Rewards portals, benefit admin portals, wellness programs and other innovative offerings.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledgeable of ERISA, DOL, IRS, and other federal and state regulations.
• Knowledgeable of compensation management including total rewards strategic model framework.
• Knowledgeable of retirement plan audits, nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings.
• Ability to handle highly confidential HR information in a professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to correspond and engage in crucial conversations with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with PayScale, Infor Lawson, ADP, bSwfit, HR Service Now and other third‑party benefits administration, compensation and HRIS management platforms.
• Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.