Executive Director, Total Rewards

The role

The Executive Director, Total Rewards owns the enterprise-wide total rewards philosophy, strategy, and governance for a global healthcare technology organization. This person sets the multi-year direction for compensation, benefits, wellbeing, HR systems, and payroll strategy.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the enterprise total rewards philosophy, strategy, and multi-year roadmap
• Partner with CEO, CFO, and Finance leadership to align rewards with financial strategy
• Represent total rewards strategy and recommendations to the Board and Compensation Committee
• Set enterprise compensation architecture including job architecture and global salary structures
• Own the design, governance, and Board reporting of executive compensation programs
• Direct annual compensation planning cycles including merit, bonus, and equity processes
• Own the enterprise strategy and governance for health, wellness, retirement, and absence programs
• Own the enterprise wellbeing strategy including mental health and workforce sustainability
• Direct strategic relationships with external partners, consultants, and vendors
• Build, lead, and develop a global total rewards organization

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in total rewards
• 8+ years in a senior leadership role directing compensation, benefits, and/or HRIS/payroll functions
• Demonstrated experience owning total rewards strategy at an enterprise or executive level
• Direct exposure to Board or Compensation Committee reporting
• Proven track record designing and governing compensation and benefits programs in complex, global organizations
• Deep expertise in compensation governance, equity administration, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience leading total rewards through high-growth, transformation, or M&A environments
• Strong financial and executive-level analytical acumen
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, analytics, and HR technology
• Experience working with global teams, including India and/or EU-based talent
• Extensive HRIS knowledge
• Executive-level influencing and communication skills

Nice to have

• Dayforce experience
• Experience in technology companies, SaaS specifically
• Private equity ownership exposure
• Demonstrated experience taking a company self-funded or self-insured
• Experience leading enterprise-wide modernization or transformation of total rewards programs or processes
• Familiarity with AI, automation, or advanced analytics solutions in HR or business operations
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent certification
• MBA

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• accident and life insurance
• 401k matching
• paid-time off
• education reimbursement

About the company

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) is a healthcare business and data automation company that enables better patient care and billions in savings for the healthcare community. The company is privately owned and employs more than 1000 people worldwide.