Director, Total Rewards

As the Director, Total Rewards, you will play a key role in shaping how Premera attracts, rewards, and retains talent by defining and leading a forward‑looking strategy tailored to our not‑for‑profit needs and competitive marketplace.

What You Will Do

• Set the strategy and shape the future of Total Rewards, establishing a multi‑year roadmap that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with business priorities and workforce needs.
• Modernize programs to remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with Premera’s mission in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Leverage unique industry information to develop, build, and implement innovative value‑add benefits offerings.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders and the HR leadership team, translating business strategy into thoughtful solutions and guiding critical compensation and benefits decisions.
• Provide governance, oversight, and financial stewardship through partnership with the Benefits Plan Committee, using analytics and reporting to optimize investments and deliver executive insight on engagement, performance, and retention.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing Total Rewards team, building capability, providing direction, and fostering a collaborative, results‑driven culture.
• Oversee vendors, compliance, internal controls, and third‑party risk across programs, ensuring consistent execution, strong governance, and regulatory alignment.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or four years of equivalent professional experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience, including five years managing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide compensation and/or benefits programs with strong financial, analytical, and governance expertise.
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, with strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative information for diverse audiences and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employment Benefits Specialist, PHR, SPHR, or Lean certification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) employer match and a pension plan vested after three years of service.
• Wellness incentives and a broad range of mental‑wellness resources, including counseling, stress‑management, and mindfulness programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program for anniversaries and accomplishments.
• Hybrid work model with on‑site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
• Commuter perks, free on‑site parking, and subsidized on‑campus cafés.
• Complimentary fitness and well‑being center offering in‑person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

Salary

Salary Range: $157,900.00 – $315,900.00. Compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, market conditions, and candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premera is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. We seek to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.