Director of Compensation & Benefits

At Meritus, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking **Director of Compensation & Benefits** to lead the design and delivery of total rewards programs that support the wellbeing, growth, and success of our team members and their families. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape how we attract, retain, and reward top talent--while aligning with our mission to improve the health of our community. **About the Role** As the Director of Compensation & Benefits, you will lead the strategy, design, and administration of our total rewards programs--including compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement, and leave programs. You'll partner closely with senior leadership to ensure our offerings are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. **What You 'll Do** **Lead Total Rewards Strategy** * Design and oversee compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and bonuses * Lead job architecture, leveling, and market pricing initiatives * Partner with executive leaders on workforce planning and financial modeling **Shape Best-in-Class Benefits** * Develop and manage health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs * Evaluate and manage vendors, brokers, and contracts * Drive employee engagement through clear benefits communication and education **Ensure Compliance & Governance** * Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, etc.) * Partner with Legal and Compliance on audits, reporting, and governance frameworks **Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team** * Mentor and grow a team of compensation and benefits professionals * Serve as a trusted advisor to HR business partners and senior leadership **Leverage Data & Insights** * Use HRIS and analytics to guide decision-making * Deliver executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations **Drive Innovation & Wellbeing** * Build a holistic health and wellbeing strategy for team members and families * Stay ahead of market trends, legislation, and emerging practices * Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes **What You Bring** * Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (master's preferred) * 8+ years of progressive compensation and benefits experience * Healthcare experience (hospital, health system, or medical group) preferred * Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP are a plus **Key Strengths:** * Strategic thinker with strong execution skills * Data-driven mindset with the ability to influence at the executive level * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Ability to balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail **Why Meritus?** * Mission-driven organization focused on community health * Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategy and impact thousands of team members * Collaborative leadership environment with strong executive partnership * Commitment to employee wellbeing--physically, emotionally, and financially