Total Rewards & Performance Programs Lead

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Performance Management and Total Rewards Specialist to lead compensation and performance initiatives across the organization. The role ensures effective pay-for-performance programs, oversees leadership compensation, and maintains special pay policies, collaborating across HR functions to align with strategic goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years in HR with compensation and performance management experience; experience in an academic medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years of related HR experience; 5 years preferred, with compensation and performance management.
• Experience in academic medical center or health system is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead pay-for-performance initiatives.
• Provide support for performance management program evaluations.
• Partner with Rewards & Recognition during salary setting for transparency and fairness.
• Deliver leadership education and change management strategies.
• Oversee leadership compensation administration and annual review programs.
• Maintain special pay policies and executive role architecture.

Skills

Performance management

Compensation administration

Leadership education

Change management

Communication planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Performance Management and Total Rewards Specialist to lead compensation and performance initiatives across the organization. The role ensures effective pay-for-performance programs, oversees leadership compensation, and maintains special pay policies, collaborating across HR functions to align with strategic goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years in HR with compensation and performance management experience; experience in an academic medical