VP, Total Rewards, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Vice President of Total Rewards to lead the strategy, budgeting, and execution of compensation, benefits, and employee health services across the system. You will partner with HR and executive leadership to ensure Total Rewards initiatives align with the organization’s priorities.

You will drive process improvements, standardization, and communication strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality Total Rewards programs across 200+ locations

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of HR experience, with extensive compensation and benefits experience.
• Healthcare experience within an integrated health system.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, planning, budgeting, and execution of Total Rewards programs across Baptist Health.
• Provide oversight for compensation, benefits, and employee health services.
• Partner with HR and executive leadership to align Total Rewards strategies with organizational priorities.
• Drive continuous process improvement and ensure regulatory compliance in Total Rewards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR

Master's degree in HR/Business Administration

CEBS

SPHR

CCP

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. VP, Total Rewards, Baptist Health Drive the Total Rewards planning and budgeting process in partnership with HR functional leaders to deliver high-quality compensation, benefits, and employee health services tailored to the needs of Baptist Health. Lead process improvements and operational efficiencies across the Total Rewards function while providing guidance and support to HR and leadership on Total Rewards matters. Ensure regulatory compliance and develop and execute Total Rewards communication plans in partnership with Corporate Communications to support strategies, processes, and programs. Maintain a strong understanding of how Total Rewards supports the overall organizational strategy and adapt programs and priorities as organizational needs evolve. Accountable for the timely and effective execution of all Total Rewards programs.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction, planning, budgeting, and execution of Total Rewards programs across Baptist Health. Provide oversight for compensation, benefits, and employee health services. Partner with HR and executive leadership to ensure Total Rewards strategies align with organizational and workforce priorities. Drive continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and standardization across Total Rewards programs. Provide expert guidance to HR and leadership on compensation, benefits, and other Total Rewards matters. Ensure all Total Rewards programs and practices remain compliant with applicable regulatory requirements. Develop and execute Total Rewards communication strategies in partnership with Corporate Communications. Monitor market, regulatory, and organizational trends and adapt Total Rewards strategies and programs as needed. Ensure timely and effective execution of all Total Rewards programs, annual cycles, and strategic initiatives. Lead and develop high-performing Total Rewards teams while promoting collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Experience Requirements

• More than 15 years of Human Resources experience required.
• More than 15 years of compensation experience required.
• More than 15 years of benefits experience required.
• Healthcare experience within an integrated health system required.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategies and programs.
• Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, financial, analytical, and communication skills required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Primary Location

Downtown - Southbank Building 1 Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.