AVP of Total Rewards

Position Highlights & Requirements

• Reports to: AVP of Total Rewards reports to VP of Total Rewards
• Direct Reports: Director of Benefits, Manager of Compensation, and Executive Compensation Specialist
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) strongly preferred. CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certifications preferred.
• Location: Hybrid Houston, Texas

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Seven (7)+ years of progressive total rewards experience with a strong emphasis on compensation; five (5)+ years of leadership experience in large, complex healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in both executive compensation and broad-based compensation
• Experience with benefits strategy, design, and administration.
• Specific demonstrated expertise with self-insured health plans, 403(b) retirement plans, non-qualified retirement, pension plans, and voluntary benefits.
• Experience preparing materials for board-level committees and presenting to top senior executives on benefit programs.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Principal Accountabilities

• Advance Memorial Hermann’s strategic goal to enable the entire health system to create more value for patients and populations.
• Partner with the VP of Total Rewards to develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy with a strong emphasis on compensation excellence.
• Lead design and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation (excluding physician compensation).
• Oversee benefits strategy and administration, including health, welfare, retirement (pension and 403(b)), and wellness programs.
• Lead benefits administration, including vendor management, plan governance, compliance, and employee experience.
• Prepare Board-level materials and executive reports; present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support and contribute to the Benefits and Retirement Committees with frequent interaction with Executive Leadership.
• Lead benchmarking for compensation and benefits, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Drive operational excellence, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing total rewards team.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.