[Hiring] Director of Total Rewards Strategy and Operations @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As our Director of Total Rewards Strategy and Operations, you will serve as the strategic Operational Chief of Staff to the System SVP of Total Rewards, bridging the gap between executive vision and enterprise-wide execution. You will act as a primary architect for the department, aligning complex organizational initiatives with long-term business goals to drive measurable impact. By leveraging your expertise in compensation, benefits, and HR operations, you will translate conceptual strategies into concrete, scalable roadmaps that foster operational excellence and sustainable growth.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, acting as a change agent to streamline core HR processes and improve vendor integrations.
• Facilitate high-level executive meetings and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Oversee comprehensive financial planning and budgeting.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and lead team development.
• Ensure that our total rewards framework remains agile, compliant, and responsive to the evolving needs of our global workforce.
• Be a seasoned thought leader with a passion for navigating complex organizational structures.
• Possess strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Combine hands-on experience in HR administration with a sharp, analytical mindset to mature reporting capabilities.
• Turn human capital metrics into actionable strategies that directly influence employee retention and organizational success.

• Lead enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategic planning and operational roadmap development.
• Serve as the Operational Chief of Staff to the System SVP, managing executive briefings and cross-functional project portfolios.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying and optimizing HR administrative processes and system enhancements.
• Oversee departmental budget management, financial forecasting, and complex reporting analytics to demonstrate program ROI.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development to a high-performing HR team to foster a culture of excellence.
• Support Board-level governance and Compensation Committee requirements through rigorous data preparation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science or Arts (BS or BA) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of job or industry-related experience in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, HR Program/Implementation Management, HR Business Partnership, or Total Rewards.
• Proven track record in operational execution, process optimization, and cross-functional HR project management.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional preferred.
• 7-9 years of experience in benefits, compensation, employee relations, or a related field.