Director Total Rewards

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

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Director Total Rewards Summary:

• A strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
• This position ensures that the organization’s total rewards programs are contemporary, competitive, aligned with business goals, compliant with regulations, and support a high-performance culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• (Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CCP, CBP, or SPHR preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of total rewards best practices, market trends, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to design and implement innovative compensation and benefits solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Develop and Lead Total Rewards Strategy: Design and execute the organization's total rewards philosophy, including compensation, benefits, leave, worker’s compensation, recognition, and well‑being programs.
• Compensation Management: Oversee salary structures, incentive plans, executive compensation, and annual compensation cycles. Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analyses.
• Benefits Administration: Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of health, welfare, leave, worker’s compensation, retirement, and well‑being benefits. Evaluate and recommend improvements to ensure competitive and cost‑effective offerings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, and other applicable legislation.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze data on compensation and benefits trends. Prepare and present reports to executive leadership and/or appropriate committees of the board, making data‑driven recommendations.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and consultants to maximize program value and service quality.
• Employee Communication and Education: Develop communication strategies to ensure employees understand and appreciate their total rewards package.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of total rewards professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at

Location: Clearwater, Florida

Status: Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

How often will this team member be working remotely? Hybrid position

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Director Total Rewards

Location Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Leadership | Full Time

Req ID 137963