Senior Director, Total Rewards

Judi Health, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Judi Health is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs. You will partner with the CHRO and executive team to design data-driven programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent while ensuring compliance.

In this role you will oversee annual compensation cycles, governance, and vendor relationships, manage budgets, and translate market insights into scalable total rewards strategy supporting Judi Health's growth in a hybrid US work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of progressive compensation and benefits leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, benefits plan design, pay equity, market pricing, incentive programs, and governance.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience leading annual compensation cycles and benefits program administration.
• Proven ability to influence executives through data-driven recommendations.
• Analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience using workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop total rewards strategy including compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Collaborate with CHRO and executives to align programs with objectives and growth plans.
• Design and update compensation structures, salary administration, incentive programs, and job architecture.
• Lead annual compensation planning: merit, bonus, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs and manage costs.
• Analyze market trends and benchmarks to inform strategies and recommendations.
• Establish governance, pay transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise executives on compensation decisions, job classifications, and pay equity.
• Manage relationships with benefits consultants, brokers, carriers, and vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment strategy and communications.
• Develop total rewards budgets and cost-containment strategies.
• Support due diligence and integration activities related to compensation/benefits.
• Use analytics to measure program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and leaders to ensure scalable programs.
• Collaborate with Judi Care leadership on product and GTM initiatives.
• Translate industry trends and regulatory developments into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Benefits design

Pay equity

Market pricing

Incentive programs

Total rewards governance

Data-driven recommendations

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

About Judi Health

Judi Health is a health technology company providing benefit administration solutions to employers, unions, health plans, and government entities. Judi Health replaces fragmented, outdated systems with the industry's first Unified Claims Processing™ architecture, seamlessly consolidating pharmacy and medical benefit administration on a single, secure platform. By delivering true price transparency, eliminating unnecessary middleman fees, and leveraging advanced AI-powered care delivery, Judi Health helps clients achieve unprecedented operational efficiency and service levels.

Judi Health is a health technology company providing benefit administration solutions to employers, unions, health plans, and government entities. Judi Health replaces fragmented, outdated systems with the industry's first Unified Claims Processing™ architecture, seamlessly consolidating pharmacy and medical benefit administration on a single, secure platform. By delivering true price transparency, eliminating unnecessary middleman fees, and leveraging advanced AI-powered care delivery, Judi Health helps clients achieve unprecedented operational efficiency and service levels.

At Judi Health, we're deploying the infrastructure our country needs to deliver the healthcare we all deserve. We are the intelligence platform powering benefits plans for millions of Americans and proudly leading the next generation of care. To learn more, visit www.judi.health.

Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in our NYC, Denver, or Charlotte offices)

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Total Rewards is responsible for leading the strategy, design, governance, and administration of Judi Health's compensation, benefits, and wellness programs. This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring total rewards programs support the organization's growth objectives, talent strategy, and employee experience while maintaining compliance and market competitiveness. The Senior Director partners closely with business leaders to develop innovative and data-driven compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer and executive leadership team to ensure total rewards programs align with business objectives, workforce needs, and organizational growth plans.
• Design, evaluate, and continuously enhance compensation structures, salary administration practices, incentive programs, and job architecture frameworks to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, promotional, and market adjustment cycles.
• Oversee the organization's health and welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while managing costs and plan effectiveness.
• Analyze market trends, competitive benchmarks, and workforce data to inform compensation and benefits strategies and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain compensation governance processes, including job evaluation methodologies, pay transparency practices, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide expert consultation to executives, managers, and HR team members regarding compensation decisions, job classifications, pay equity, and benefits-related matters.
• Manage relationships with benefits consultants, brokers, carriers, survey providers, and other total rewards vendors, ensuring service excellence and value optimization.
• Lead annual open enrollment strategy, communications, and execution while driving employee understanding and engagement with benefits offerings.
• Develop and manage total rewards budgets, forecasts, and cost-containment strategies while balancing employee experience and financial stewardship.
• Support organizational transactions, due diligence activities, and workforce integration planning related to compensation and benefits programs.
• Utilize workforce analytics and insights to measure program effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance attraction, retention, engagement, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure total rewards programs are scalable, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with the Judi Care leadership team to provide benefits strategy, plan design expertise, and operational insights that inform product development, client solutions, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Translate emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, and employer challenges into actionable recommendations that strengthen Judi Health's product offerings and competitive position

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• 10-15+ years of progressive compensation and benefits leadership experience, including ownership of enterprise-wide total rewards programs.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, benefits plan design, pay equity, market pricing, incentive programs, and total rewards governance.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations related to compensation and employee benefits.
• Demonstrated experience leading annual compensation cycles and benefits program administration for a growing organization.
• Proven ability to influence executives and business leaders through data-driven recommendations and strategic partnership.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable business recommendations Experience leveraging workforce analytics and market intelligence to drive strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline).
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting a high-growth healthcare, technology, or regulated industry organization.
• Experience leading pay transparency, compensation modernization, or total rewards transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with M&A due diligence and integration activities related to employee compensation and benefits programs.

New York, NY Salary Range: $220,000 USD - $250,000 USD

Denver, CO Salary Range: $210,000 USD - $240,000 USD

Charlotte, NC Salary Range: $190,000 USD - $230,000 USD

All employees are responsible for adherence to the Judi Health Code of Conduct including the reporting of non-compliance. This position description is designed to be flexible, allowing management the opportunity to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to best meet organizational goals.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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