Senior Total Rewards Strategy Architect

Wellmark, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark, Inc. is seeking a Senior Total Rewards Strategy Lead - Compensation to shape enterprise compensation frameworks and governance in a highly regulated environment.

You will partner with the Director, Total Rewards to design pay structures, incentive programs, and governance that align with our business strategy and culture, ensuring transparency and sustainability. You will translate complex compensation concepts into practical guidance for HR partners and leaders, drive cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in HR/business.
• 6+ years of progressive compensation/Total Rewards experience.
• Strategic advisor to HR partners and business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of base pay, incentives, job architecture, internal equity.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and data analysis for decision support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve enterprise compensation strategy and programs.
• Govern governance and consistency across compensation practices.
• Design incentive plans and pay-for-performance frameworks.
• Translate complex concepts into practical guidance for leaders.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal to enable aligned outcomes.
• Drive compensation-related change initiatives and enablement.

Skills

Strategic advisor

Data analysis

Communication skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Workday familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CCP certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wellmark, Inc. is seeking a Senior Total Rewards Strategy Lead - Compensation to shape enterprise compensation frameworks and governance in a highly regulated environment.

You will partner with the Director, Total Rewards to design pay structures, incentive programs, and governance that align with our business strategy and culture, ensuring transparency and sustainability. You will translate complex compensation concepts into practical guidance for HR partners and leaders, drive cross-functional