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