Director, Total Rewards: Strategic Compensation & Benefits

3M HEALTHCARE; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 157,900 - 315,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Pension plan

Job summary

Premera seeks a Director, Total Rewards to define and lead the enterprise Total Rewards strategy, aligning compensation, benefits, and wellness with business priorities and workforce needs. You will shape a multi‑year roadmap and advise senior leaders on governance and investments.

You will build a high‑performing Total Rewards team, oversee vendor governance, and ensure regulatory alignment while leveraging analytics to optimize rewards programs and retention outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience shaping enterprise Total Rewards strategy.
• Ability to translate business strategy into Total Rewards solutions.
• Strong analytical, governance, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Premera’s enterprise Total Rewards strategy and multi‑year roadmap.
• Modernize programs to stay competitive, sustainable, and aligned with mission.
• Develop innovative, value‑added benefits offerings using payer data.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Total Rewards expertise

Financial governance

Executive advisory

Communication & influence

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CCP/PHR/SPHR/Lean certifications

Job description

Premera seeks a Director, Total Rewards to define and lead the enterprise Total Rewards strategy, aligning compensation, benefits, and wellness with business priorities and workforce needs. You will shape a multi‑year roadmap and advise senior leaders on governance and investments.

You will build a high‑performing Total Rewards team, oversee vendor governance, and ensure regulatory alignment while leveraging analytics to optimize rewards programs and retention outcomes.