Director Total Rewards

St. Joseph's Health•Woodland Park, NJ
•$107 - $153

About The Position

The Director of Total Rewards works with senior management to ensure compensation and benefits programs support the organization’s business objectives and meet legal requirements. The role leads the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Human Resources Total Rewards strategy and the organization’s compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, incentive pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits. It creates functional strategies and objectives and develops budgets, policies, and procedures to support the infrastructure. The Director develops financial and operating plans and applies knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and trends affecting compensation and benefits. The position requires strong analytical ability to design complex programs and resolve problems, along with expertise in compensation and benefits, strong execution and project management, and leadership balanced with collaboration and hands-on involvement in key projects. The Director prepares job analyses in accordance with compensation guidelines and works collaboratively with the HR CHRO, executive leaders, and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation and benefits solutions and processes, including innovative technology solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field required.
  • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including at least five years designing Total Rewards programs.
  • Five years of people management experience required.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, legislation, and trends affecting benefits and compensation.
  • Ability to analyze complex data, evaluate it, and make recommendations.
  • Ability to design complex systems and programs and resolve complex problems using current knowledge of benefits, compensation, and human resources.
  • Experience selecting and managing external vendor relationships and RFPs, and in benefits, compensation, and Total Rewards design programs.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
  • Ability to collaborate while taking a hands-on role, show initiative, and anticipate customer needs and issues.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and execute with a strong operational background and subject-matter expertise.
  • Ability to cope effectively with change, act without having the total picture, and manage risk.
  • Five to seven years of related work experience is also stated in the qualifications section.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in the healthcare industry or a similar healthcare environment preferred.
  • CCP, CBP, or CEBS certification preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SAP or UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work with senior management to ensure compensation and benefits programs support business objectives and comply with legal requirements.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate the organization’s Total Rewards strategy and compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, incentive pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits.
  • Create functional strategies and objectives and develop supporting budgets, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop financial and operating plans for the organization.
  • Prepare job analyses in accordance with compensation guidelines.
  • Collaborate with the HR CHRO, executive leaders, and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation and benefits solutions and processes, including technology solutions.
  • Track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to successful completion.
  • Select and manage external vendor relationships and related RFPs.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan options with company match (not applicable to per diem employees or part-time employees working under 20 hours per week)
  • Health and wellness offerings
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance options
  • Onsite day care program
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