AVP of Rewards
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager -
HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager
HARTZ Search invites you to explore an exciting opportunity for the Associate Vice President (AVP), Total Rewards role with our client, Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas. Memorial Hermann’s vision is to create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Memorial Hermann’s strategic goal is to enable the entire health system to create more value for patients and populations; that is, delivering the greatest outcomes at an optimal cost, creating exceptional experiences for our patients and a fulfilling work environment for our workforce, and improving health equity and access in the communities we serve.
Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced AVP, Total Rewards leader, to lead the strategic design, operational execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s compensation and benefits programs. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the Total Rewards strategy, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits offerings that attract, retain, and engage top talent while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
The AVP of Total Rewards is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of compensation, health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs across the Health System. This role partners closely with HRIS, Finance, and Human Resources leadership to deliver innovative, cost-effective compensation and benefits solutions aligned with organizational goals. The successful candidate will bring compensation expertise, including executive compensation, market competitiveness, and governance, as well as team leadership within a complex healthcare system or a large multi-divisional organization.
Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Memorial Hermann is redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations they serve. With 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 35,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across more than 260 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.
- Reports to: AVP of Total Rewards reports to VP of Total Rewards
- Direct Reports: Director of Benefits, Manager of Compensation, and Executive Compensation Specialist
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) strongly preferred. CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certifications preferred.
- Location: Hybrid Houston, Texas
Skills:
- Seven (7)+ years of progressive total rewards experience with a strong emphasis on compensation; five (5)+ years of leadership experience in large, complex healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in both executive compensation and broad-based compensation
- Experience with benefits strategy, design, and administration.
- Specific demonstrated expertise with self-insured health plans, 403(b) retirement plans, non-qualified retirement, pension plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Experience preparing materials for board-level…
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