Total Rewards Strategy Executive

BridgeWork Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgeWork Partners seeks an Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards to lead design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation programs, including general and executive pay, and incentive-based structures.

The role provides strategic direction for salary structures, annual merit, and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fiscal responsibility while maintaining compliance and governance. Collaboration with senior leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in compensation and total rewards, with at least 7 years in an executive leadership role.
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, incentive pay design, and compensation governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of general compensation, executive compensation, and incentive-based pay programs.
• Ensure market-competitive, internally equitable, and legally compliant compensation structures at all levels.
• Develop and oversee executive compensation plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Drive annual merit, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation strategies in alignment with institutional goals.
• Conduct executive-level compensation benchmarking and analysis, ensuring the institution remains competitive in higher education and the broader market.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding compensation, including FLSA, DOL, and IRS guidelines.
• Partner with legal, finance, and board representatives to ensure governance and risk management in compensation programs.
• Establish total rewards policies, governance frameworks, and compensation guidelines to maintain consistency and fairness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, executive leadership team, and Board of Trustees on compensation and incentive programs.
• Lead compensation review and analysis for executive roles and provide recommendations for senior leadership pay adjustments.
• Present compensation program insights, trends, and recommendations to senior executives, Board committees, and governance bodies.
• Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team, fostering expertise in compensation strategy, executive pay, and incentive structures.
• Oversee HR technology platforms (Workday, ServiceNow) for compensation planning and analytics, ensuring seamless integration with HR operations.
• Utilize data analytics and compensation modeling to inform strategic workforce planning and decision-making.

Skills

Total rewards strategy

Executive compensation

FLSA knowledge

Budget planning

Financial modeling

HRIS familiarity

Board liaison

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

BridgeWork Partners seeks an Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards to lead design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation programs, including general and executive pay, and incentive-based structures.

The role provides strategic direction for salary structures, annual merit, and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fiscal responsibility while maintaining compliance and governance. Collaboration with senior leadership is essential.