Senior Total Rewards & Compensation Strategist

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is seeking a Senior Total Rewards Strategy Lead in Des Moines to shape enterprise compensation strategy, governance, and design. You will partner with HR and business leaders to influence compensation topics and translate complex concepts into practical guidance for leaders.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise compensation, pay-for-performance, and regulatory considerations, with a consultative, enterprise-wide mindset and strong analytical judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years in compensation or Total Rewards with program design and pay structure experience.
• Strategic advisor to HR partners and leaders, influencing complex topics.
• Deep knowledge of base pay, incentives, internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Strong communication and relationship-building to explain complex concepts.
• Experience using data analysis to drive decisions and change management.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise compensation strategy, governance and design.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to influence compensation topics.
• Translate complex compensation concepts into practical guidance for leaders.

Skills

Strategic advisor

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

CCP certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is seeking a Senior Total Rewards Strategy Lead in Des Moines to shape enterprise compensation strategy, governance, and design. You will partner with HR and business leaders to influence compensation topics and translate complex concepts into practical guidance for leaders.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise compensation, pay-for-performance, and regulatory considerations, with a consultative, enterprise-wide mindset and strong analytical judgment.