Director Compensation Benefits

Search Solution Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to lead enterprise-wide compensation and benefits programs. This key role partners with executive leadership to ensure strategies are competitive and compliant, supporting the engagement of a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in total rewards within a healthcare setting and a proven track record in managing compensation and benefits. This role offers high visibility and opportunities to impact employee experience directly.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, preferably in healthcare.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing a team of 4+.
• Experience in designing compensation structures and benefits for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure programs are compliant and externally competitive.
• Oversee vendor relationships and monitor program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Executive influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

A well-established, mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Total Rewards to lead enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and employee well-being programs. This role partners closely with executive leadership to ensure total rewards strategies are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals—supporting the attraction, retention, and engagement of a diverse, high-performing workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Ensure programs are internally equitable, externally competitive, and compliant with all applicable federal and state regulations (ERISA, FLSA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.).
• Oversee relationships with external vendors, including consultants, brokers, carriers, and plan administrators.
• Monitor program effectiveness, costs, and compliance; provide insights and recommendations to senior HR leadership.
• Develop and manage annual benefits and merit budgets in alignment with financial and workforce priorities.
• Drive employee communications and change management efforts related to total rewards programs.
• Identify and remediate compliance risks in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing total rewards team, ensuring operational excellence and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits; healthcare or hospital system experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience (team size 4+).
• Proven experience designing and managing compensation structures, incentive plans, and benefits for both clinical and non-clinical populations.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting compensation and benefits.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive-influencing skills.
• Professional certifications (CCP, CBP, CEBS, or similar) preferred.

Why This Role

• Enterprise-level scope within a complex healthcare environment
• High visibility and partnership with senior leadership
• Opportunity to modernize and optimize total rewards programs that directly impact employee experience and organizational outcomes