Director Compensation

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values Are We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Job Summary

The Director Compensation plans, develops, and administers compensation programs for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). Expertise areas include base pay, incentive pay, executive pay, supplemental pay, and pay practices. Participates in compensation surveys and ensures competitive pay practices across the BSWH system. Evaluates pay programs, trends, and tools, recommending changes and improvements. Advises managers on compensation-related issues. Works with external vendors to develop, administer, and design new or modify existing pay programs. Keeps updated on compensation trends and ensures BSWH complies with all compensation laws and regulations.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Directs the broad-based compensation function for BSWH.
• Plans and develops compensation programs, including base and short-term incentive plans, for management and staff levels of the organization.
• Advises senior leadership on pay recommendations, compensation practices, and policy and guidelines interpretation.
• Guides decision-making by providing detailed examination, pay models, recommendations, and advice to senior leadership and HR partners.
• Educates and coaches management on compensation philosophy, salary structures, and market analysis.
• Guides merit activities, bonus processes, and key employee messaging on compensation topics.
• Directs annual implementation and administration of compensation programs, including merit activities, market analysis, special adjustments, and short-term variable compensation.
• Manages cross-functional workgroups. Drives solutions impacting employee pay, including mergers and acquisitions integration, cost-saving initiatives, audit findings, and compensation system development and implementation.
• PARTNERS WITH THE COMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT REGARDING COMPENSATION PLANS AND PROGRAMS REQUIRING COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
• Collaborates with legal, accounting, tax, internal audit, and third-party administrators. Ensures accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding compensation and related issues.
• MANAGES THE COMPENSATION TEAM TO ENSURE DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF AND THE DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

Key Success Factors

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or related HR role.
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience leading compensation programs for a large, complex organization.
• Ability to engage and influence executive and senior leadership.
• Experience negotiating and directing third-party consultants and vendors.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Results-driven and deeply collaborative, with exceptional project management skills.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience