Director, Total Rewards

Newport Healthcare; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Nashville is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to translate the enterprise strategy into effective day-to-day compensation and benefits programs. You will lead the analyst team, oversee program execution, coordinate annual cycles, ensure data integrity, and serve as the primary operational partner to HR and Finance.

This hybrid role requires 10+ years in total rewards with 3–5 years in leadership, preferably within healthcare, and strong analytical skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; master's preferred.
• 10+ years in total rewards/benefits, ideally in healthcare.
• 3–5 years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with data interpretation.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance; proficient in MS Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily compensation and benefits activities, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead annual merit planning, salary structure reviews, incentive administration, and cycle reporting.
• Oversee job evaluations, market pricing, job descriptions, leveling, and salary range maintenance.
• Coordinate benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor reviews, plan communications, and annual compliance deliverables.
• Review compensation recommendations and benefits analyses for accuracy, impact, and consistency.
• Partner with Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HRIS, and Legal.
• Develop dashboards and reports on pay competitiveness, labor costs, benefits costs, and workforce trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, technology usage, data quality, and internal controls.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor service-level performance.
• Coach and develop analysts, establish performance expectations, and support career progression.
• Escalate strategic, financial, or compliance risks to the VP.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master's degree or certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems (e.g., UKG Kronos)

Job description

What You'll Do

The Director of Total Rewards translates the enterprise strategy into effective day-to-day compensation and benefits programs. This role manages the analyst team, oversees program execution, coordinates annual cycles, ensures data integrity, and serves as the primary operational partner to HR and Finance.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Manage daily compensation and benefits activities, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead annual merit planning, salary structure reviews, incentive administration, and compensation-cycle reporting.
• Oversee job evaluations, market pricing, job descriptions, job leveling, and salary range maintenance.
• Coordinate benefits renewals, open enrollment, vendor reviews, plan communications, and annual compliance deliverables.
• Review compensation recommendations and benefits analyses for accuracy, consistency, and business impact.
• Partner with Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HRIS, and Legal.
• Develop dashboards and management reports covering pay competitiveness, labor costs, benefits costs, and workforce trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, technology utilization, data quality, and internal controls.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor service-level performance.
• Coach and develop analysts, establish performance expectations, and support career progression.
• Escalate strategic, financial, or compliance risks to the VP.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in total rewards/benefits, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• 3-5 years of leadership/management experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; capable of interpreting data and making strategic recommendations.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and HR systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos).

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Additional Details

Great new leadership opportunity in the Total Rewards Dept.!Seeking candidates who reside in the Nashville, TN area for a Hybrid-2-3 days in-office work schedule.