Vice President – Total Rewards

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and employee health & wellness aligned with Avera Health’s mission and strategic priorities.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSioux Falls • Montana, New York, South Dakota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and employee health & wellness aligned with Avera Health’s mission and strategic priorities.
Design and implement competitive, equitable, and innovative pay and benefits programs that support caregiver well-being and organizational performance.
Partner with leadership to align total rewards strategies with workforce needs, financial goals, and the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.
Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain effective governance structures for total rewards programs.
Oversee benefits operations, ensuring effective, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across the organization.
Manage vendor partnerships and contracts to optimize value, quality, and service for benefits administration.
Collaborate across teams to integrate total rewards programs into the broader employee experience and strengthen engagement and retention.
Communicate the value of total rewards in a clear and meaningful way to caregivers, leaders, and stakeholders.
Lead and develop a high-performing team while modeling Avera’s values and advancing a culture of service excellence, stewardship, and collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7-9 years of progressive human resources experience.
Experience in supporting system executive leadership teams.
Master's or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Health Care experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsprogram designbenefits administrationcompensation strategyregulatory compliancevendor managementemployee health & wellnessperformance measurementservice deliverycontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic alignmentteam developmentengagementretentionservice excellencestewardshipinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)