Set the Strategy and Shape the Future of Total Rewards
Define and lead Premera's enterprise Total Rewards strategy, establishing a forward‑looking, multi‑year roadmap that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with business priorities, workforce needs, and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy.
Bring a creative, holistic, and market‑informed perspective to Total Rewards-modernizing programs to remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with Premera's mission in a rapidly evolving environment.
Leverage the unique information available to you, as part of a healthcare payer, to develop, build, and implement innovative, value-add benefits offerings.
Act as a Trusted Advisor and Executive Thought Partner
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, executives, and the HR leadership team, translating business strategy into thoughtful Total Rewards solutions and guiding critical compensation and benefits decisions.
Provide governance, oversight, and financial stewardship through partnership with the Benefits Plan Committee, leveraging analytics and reporting to optimize rewards investments and deliver executive insight on engagement, performance, and retention.
Build, Lead, and Evolve the Total Rewards Function
Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing Total Rewards team, building capability, providing direction and guidance, and fostering a collaborative, results‑driven culture.
Provide oversight of vendors, compliance, internal controls, and third‑party risk across compensation and benefits programs, ensuring consistent execution, strong governance, and regulatory alignment.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field of study, or four years of equivalent professional work experience.
Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, including five years managing teams.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide compensation and/or benefits programs with strong financial, analytical, and governance expertise, preferably leading a corporate HR, compensation or benefits team.
Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and executives, with strong executive presence and communication skills.
An ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative information for diverse audiences and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with a results‑oriented, action‑driven mindset.
Additional preferred certifications include:
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employment Benefits Specialist
PHR, SPHR, or Lean certification or equivalent
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards includi
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Workforce Classification:
Hybrid
Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's Lives
Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we're able to better serve our customers. It's this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.
Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ .
As the Director, Total Rewards , you will play a critical role in shaping how Premera attracts, rewards, and retains talent. In this leadership role, you will define and lead a forward‑looking Total Rewards strategy that is customized to meet the unique needs of a not-for-profit that ensures we are able to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive marketplace. This strategy will also need to align with Premera's mission, support long‑term business objectives, and ensure we are effective stewards of our compensation and benefits investments. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders while leading and developing a high-performing Total Rewards team.
As a vital member of the HR leadership team, you will partner closely with executives and leaders across the organization to design innovative, market‑competitive compensation and benefits programs that support Premera's transformation and growth. This is a unique opportunity to build, evolve, and modernize Total Rewards at Premera-bringing creativity, analytics, and a holistic perspective to how we reward and engage our workforce over the next 5-10 years.
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