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SOSi

SOSi is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Total Rewards Coordinator to support the administration and coordination of our total rewards programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

Premier Health

DIRECTOR-TOTAL REWARDS

Dayton, OH

$121K - $166K/yr

The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation, benefits and retirement programs. This role serves as a senior ...

Wellington Management

Total Rewards Leader

Boston, MA · On-site

About the Role The Total Rewards Leader will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the firm's global compensation and benefits strategy. This role will oversee the design ...

CMSD

Director, Total Rewards

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$121K - $165K/yr

Director, Total Rewards The Director, Total Rewards leads the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits across Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)

BayCare Health System

Director Total Rewards

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

Click here for Director Total Rewards Leadership Position Profile Director Total Rewards Summary: * A strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive ...

Axios

Director - Total Rewards

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$130K - $160K/yr

A thoughtful, data-driven total rewards program helps us attract, retain, and motivate top talent--while reinforcing our values, culture, and commitment to fairness. This role will shape how we ...

Stanley Consultants

Total Rewards Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

Job title - Total Rewards Manager Locations - Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Muscatine, IA Job type - Hybrid Requisition ID - 11228 Job Summary: The Total Rewards Manager leads the ...

Icwgroup

Total Rewards Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$84K - $114K/yr

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Total Rewards Manager provides expert guidance on compensation and benefits to the HR organization and all U.S. employees. This position is charged with designing and ...

Premier Health

DIRECTOR-TOTAL REWARDS

Dayton, OH · On-site

$121K - $166K/yr

The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation, benefits and retirement programs. This role serves as a senior ...

Addison Group

Total Rewards Lead

Erie, PA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Total Rewards Lead Industry: Non-Profit Location (city, state): Remote but must be commutable to either Pittsburgh, PA or Erie, PA Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 (based on ...

Co-nexus

Director Total Rewards

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$132K - $180K/yr

The Director of Total Rewards will oversee all aspects of compensation, benefits, and rewards programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. This individual ...

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Director, Total Rewards

Director, Total Rewards

Premera Blue Cross

Mountlake Terrace, WA • On-site

$135K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Premera Blue Cross rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 260 rated insurance

Job description

Workforce Classification:
Hybrid
Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's Lives
Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we're able to better serve our customers. It's this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.
Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/.
As the Director, Total Rewards, you will play a critical role in shaping how Premera attracts, rewards, and retains talent. In this leadership role, you will define and lead a forward-looking Total Rewards strategy that is customized to meet the unique needs of a not-for-profit that ensures we are able to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive marketplace. This strategy will also need to align with Premera's mission, support long-term business objectives, and ensure we are effective stewards of our compensation and benefits investments. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders while leading and developing a high-performing Total Rewards team.
As a vital member of the HR leadership team, you will partner closely with executives and leaders across the organization to design innovative, market-competitive compensation and benefits programs that support Premera's transformation and growth. This is a unique opportunity to build, evolve, and modernize Total Rewards at Premera-bringing creativity, analytics, and a holistic perspective to how we reward and engage our workforce over the next 5-10 years.
What You Will Do:
Set the Strategy and Shape the Future of Total Rewards
  • Define and lead Premera's enterprise Total Rewards strategy, establishing a forward-looking, multi-year roadmap that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with business priorities, workforce needs, and a pay-for-performance philosophy.
  • Bring a creative, holistic, and market-informed perspective to Total Rewards-modernizing programs to remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with Premera's mission in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Leverage the unique information available to you, as part of a healthcare payer, to develop, build, and implement innovative, value-add benefits offerings.

Act as a Trusted Advisor and Executive Thought Partner
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, executives, and the HR leadership team, translating business strategy into thoughtful Total Rewards solutions and guiding critical compensation and benefits decisions.
  • Provide governance, oversight, and financial stewardship through partnership with the Benefits Plan Committee, leveraging analytics and reporting to optimize rewards investments and deliver executive insight on engagement, performance, and retention.

Build, Lead, and Evolve the Total Rewards Function
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Total Rewards team, building capability, providing direction and guidance, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
  • Provide oversight of vendors, compliance, internal controls, and third-party risk across compensation and benefits programs, ensuring consistent execution, strong governance, and regulatory alignment.

What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field of study, or four years of equivalent professional work experience.
  • Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, including five years managing teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide compensation and/or benefits programs with strong financial, analytical, and governance expertise, preferably leading a corporate HR, compensation or benefits team.
  • Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and executives, with strong executive presence and communication skills.
  • An ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative information for diverse audiences and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a results-oriented, action-driven mindset.

Additional preferred certifications include:
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employment Benefits Specialist
  • PHR, SPHR, or Lean certification or equivalent

Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
  • Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
  • Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
  • Generous paid time off to reenergize.
  • Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  • Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
  • Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
  • Free convenient on-site parking.
  • Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
  • Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
  • Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
  • Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
Salary Range:
$157,900.00 - $315,900.00
We're happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We're committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

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