Vice President Total Rewards

Elara Caring • Dallas, TX

19h

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Vice President of Total Rewards to shape and lead enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, recognition, and employee wellbeing programs. The role develops strategies to attract, retain, and reward talent while supporting organizational growth, financial goals, and the employee experience. Elara Caring delivers home-based care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President leads total rewards strategy and execution, including compensation planning, benefits, retirement, wellbeing, and recognition programs. The role partners with executive leadership and Finance, oversees vendor relationships and total rewards technology, ensures regulatory compliance, and builds a high-performing Total Rewards team. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, HR, or a related field.
• Strong background in compensation strategy, incentive programs, benefits administration, and executive compensation.
• Experience developing and leading enterprise-wide total rewards programs.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of compensation regulations, pay equity, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Healthcare industry and large, multi-state workforce experience strongly preferred.
• CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs.
• Develop competitive salary structures, incentive plans, and executive compensation strategies.
• Oversee employee benefits, retirement, wellbeing, and recognition programs.
• Lead annual compensation planning, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation and benefits regulations.
• Partner with executive leadership and Finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and improve program effectiveness.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and total rewards technology.
• Build and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive