Senior AVP, Total Rewards & Executive Compensation

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an AVP, Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits for ~35,000 employees. You will shape and govern programs, drive data‑driven decisions, and partner with executives to align rewards with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes executive compensation, market benchmarking, and governance, with responsibility for enterprise-wide programs and governance in a complex healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (MBA, MHA, or related).
• CCP and/or CEBS/SHRM‑SCP/SPHR certifications encouraged.
• 7+ years total rewards experience with leadership in large healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy with emphasis on compensation excellence.
• Lead design and administration of base pay, incentives, and executive compensation (excluding physician pay).
• Oversee benefits strategy including health, welfare and retirement programs.
• Lead benefits administration, governance, vendor management and employee experience.
• Prepare Board-level materials and present insights to senior leadership.
• Benchmark compensation and benefits to ensure market competitiveness and equity.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing total rewards team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Executive compensation

Market benchmarking

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Executive presence

Change management

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or related field)

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

CEBS

SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an AVP, Total Rewards to lead compensation and benefits for ~35,000 employees. You will shape and govern programs, drive data‑driven decisions, and partner with executives to align rewards with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes executive compensation, market benchmarking, and governance, with responsibility for enterprise-wide programs and governance in a complex healthcare system.