Total Rewards Leader (HR)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

20h

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team. Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees 401(k) retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, life, and AD&D insurance Pet insurance Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm The Total Rewards Leader is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs. This role supports the execution of total rewards strategies, ensures market competitiveness, and partners with HR and business leaders to deliver effective and compliant programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
5–8 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
Working knowledge of compensation structures and benefits regulations
Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
Expertise in quality improvement methodologies and regulatory compliance
Financial acumen with ability to link clinical performance to financial outcomes
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Data-driven decision-making and performance management
Experience with EMR-preferably Homecare Homebase, understanding analytics and key insights and interpretation of data.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
Knowledge of corporate business management.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with company goals and growth plans
Ensure programs support talent attraction, retention, engagement, and performance
Advise executive leadership on market trends, pay positioning, and workforce economics
Design and manage base salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs (if applicable)
Lead annual compensation processes including merit planning, bonus cycles, and market adjustments
Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness through benchmarking and market analysis
Oversee job architecture, leveling frameworks, and career progression models
Oversee design and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
Evaluate and optimize vendor relationships and benefits offerings for cost and employee value
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
Design short- and long-term incentive plans aligned with company performance goals
Develop recognition programs that reinforce company culture and values
Establish metrics and dashboards to measure effectiveness of total rewards programs (e.g., cost, participation, ROI, turnover impact)
Ensure governance, compliance, and audit readiness across all programs
Lead pay equity analysis and support DEI initiatives
Lead and develop the total rewards team (compensation, benefits, payroll where applicable)
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and compensation expense planning
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on offers, pay strategy, and hiring competitiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the executive team