Director Total Rewards

About the role

Carson Tahoe is seeking a dynamic Total Rewards Director to lead the design, implementation, and administration of the hospital’s total rewards programs. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources (VPCHR), this position develops competitive, compliant, and financially sustainable reward strategies that support the organization’s people strategy. The Director partners with the senior leadership team, Finance, and HR to ensure total rewards programs align with the hospital’s mission, market position, and regulatory requirements. This position will lead a team responsible for compensation market analysis, benefits administration, HRIS/total rewards systems, vendor management, leave administration, and wellness programming.

Responsibilities

• Leads the organization’s total rewards strategy, overseeing compensation programs, including base pay structures, incentive plans, physician/provider compensation, market pricing, salary surveys, and pay equity initiatives to ensure competitive and equitable practices.
• Directs the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefits; manages plan design, vendor relationships, renewals, negotiations, and open enrollment.
• PARTNERS WITH HR, FINANCE, MEDICAL STAFF, AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO DEVELOP TOTAL REWARDS STRATEGY, ANNUAL BUDGETS AND FORECASTS, MONITOR PROGRAM COSTS, EVALUATE MARKET TRENDS, AND ADVISE ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DECISIONS THAT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
• SURES COMPLIANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, LEAVE, AND AUDIT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS; OVERSEES HRIS FUNCTIONALITY, DATA INTEGRITY, REPORTING, AND COORDINATION WITH PAYROLL.
• LEADS COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS BY DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING EDUCATION FOR LEADERS AND EMPLOYEES ON TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND OFFERINGS.
• LEADS AND DEVELOPS THE TOTAL REWARDS TEAM WHILE MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONSULTANTS, BROKERS, AND VENDORS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY, AND COST-EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role; healthcare industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation methodologies, market pricing, job evaluation systems, job architecture, and benefits plan design and administration
• Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA
• Strong analytical, project management, and vendor management skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and people skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Preferred: Master’s degree
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification
• Experience designing or administering self-funded insurance plans preferred
• Demonstrated experience with progressive benefit design and administration preferred
• Experience with HRIS/total rewards platforms and compensation management software

About Carson Tahoe

Carson Tahoe Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system serving Northern Nevada's Quad-County region since 1949. As an affiliate of University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute, Carson Tahoe provides advanced specialty care close to home through a comprehensive network of medical, behavioral health, and outpatient services. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Nevada and nationally, Carson Tahoe offers meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. A legacy of care. A culture of healing. A future rooted in community.