Total Rewards Deputy Chief - Executive Pay & Strategy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards to architect compensation programs, including executive pay, and to lead governance and analytics for competitive, compliant total rewards across the organization.

This executive role collaborates with CHRO, finance, and legal teams to drive fair, market-competitive pay while managing risk and supporting workforce strategy in a Dallas on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CCP and/or SPHR certifications are a plus.
• 15+ years in compensation/total rewards with executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and execution of general and executive compensation programs.
• Ensure market-competitive, internally equitable, legally compliant structures.
• Oversee executive compensation plans and governance with senior leadership and Board input.
• Drive merit and incentive programs aligned with institutional goals.
• Present insights and recommendations to CHRO, executives, and Board.

Skills

Total Rewards strategy

Executive compensation

Compensation analytics

Regulatory compliance

HR leadership

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or Finance

CCP or SPHR preferred

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards to architect compensation programs, including executive pay, and to lead governance and analytics for competitive, compliant total rewards across the organization.

This executive role collaborates with CHRO, finance, and legal teams to drive fair, market-competitive pay while managing risk and supporting workforce strategy in a Dallas on-site environment.