Strategic AVP, Total Rewards & Executive Compensation

Memorial Hermann Health System; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Associate Vice President, Total Rewards, to lead compensation and benefits strategy for a large, multi-site health system. The role emphasizes executive compensation, governance, and data-driven program design.

The AVP will oversee enterprise-wide compensation and benefits (excluding physician compensation), ensuring programs are compliant, market competitive, and aligned with workforce and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive total rewards experience with a strong emphasis on compensation.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience in large, complex healthcare.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) strongly preferred; CEBS, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of Total Rewards to develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy.
• Lead design and administration of compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation.
• Oversee benefits strategy and administration, including health, welfare, retirement, and wellness.
• Lead benefits administration, including vendor management, plan governance, compliance, and employee experience.
• Prepare Board-level materials and executive reports; present insights to senior leadership.
• Support Benefits and Retirement Committees with interaction with Executive Leadership.
• Drive benchmarking for compensation and benefits ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing total rewards team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Executive compensation

Market benchmarking

ERISA knowledge

IRS/DOL knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Associate Vice President, Total Rewards, to lead compensation and benefits strategy for a large, multi-site health system. The role emphasizes executive compensation, governance, and data-driven program design.

The AVP will oversee enterprise-wide compensation and benefits (excluding physician compensation), ensuring programs are compliant, market competitive, and aligned with workforce and financial objectives.