Director, Total Rewards

American Academy of Family Physicians

Director of Total Rewards leading AAFP’s compensation and benefits strategies. Ensuring programs attract, retain, and engage employees while aligned with business objectives.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLeawood • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, with a strong focus on employee wellness and compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to analyze market trends and develop strategies that enhance employee engagement and organizational success.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentEmployee Benefits AdministrationWellness Program LeadershipFinancial Analysis for BenefitsVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Compensation DesignBenefits AdministrationMarket Trend AnalysisRFP DevelopmentContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceEmployee Engagement CommunicationWellness Program ImplementationData AnalysisFinancial Insights Application

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Health BenefitsRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsPaid-Time-OffBehavioral HealthWork-Life BalanceEmployee ExperienceTotal RewardsEmployment LawsTax Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

leads the design, implementation, and administration of compensation, health and retirement benefits
responsible for developing strategies that attract, retain, and engage employees
partners closely with senior leaders and external vendors to manage compensation structures, employee benefits, compliance requirements, and total rewards communications
analyzes market trends and workforce data to recommend improvements that enhance the employee experience and support organizational success
has responsibility for health, retirement, disability, paid-time-off, behavioral health, work-life, flexibility and other benefits
manages wellness offerings, compensation related programs and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of progressive experience leading the strategy, design and implementation for employer health and retirement benefits, compensation, and wellness programs with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Strong financial background and the ability to apply financial insights to compensation and benefits strategy.
6-10 years of experience developing and delivering communications to engage employees and increase their understanding of the entire portfolio of benefits and wellness programs.
Previous experience leading the vision, strategy and execution of a modern and relevant employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Experience negotiating contracts, providing feedback, and ensuring agreements are executed appropriately.
Develops and conduct RFPs regularly and vendor management.
In-depth knowledge of employment laws, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or Finance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and retirement benefits
wellness and work-life programs
paid-time-off