Director, Total Rewards

Why M Physicians?

At M Physicians, we are committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, compassion, and excellence. As the clinical practice of the University of Minnesota Medical School, we bring together world-class physicians, researchers, and educators to deliver exceptional care and shape the future of medicine.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Total Rewards to lead the design and execution of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs that support our mission and attract top talent. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the employee experience and drive organizational success.

What you'll do as the Director of Total Rewards:

• Develop and lead comprehensive compensation strategies, including base pay, incentive plans, and recognition programs.
• Oversee the design and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs.
• Champion employee wellbeing initiatives that align with organizational goals and enhance engagement.
• Conduct market benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and predictive modeling to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, FLSA, ACA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead regulatory filings and audits (e.g., 5500s, 401(k) audits, discrimination testing).
• Serve as staff support to the M Physicians Investment Committee for retirement plans.
• Develop and implement multi-channel communication strategies to educate employees and leaders on total rewards programs.
• Lead annual compensation planning and benefits budgeting processes in collaboration with Finance.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure value and service quality.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Total Rewards team.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or professional certification such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, or SHRM-SCP preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and managing complex compensation and benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and budget forecasting.
• Experience in healthcare-specific compensation and benefits is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Location: This position is primarily remote but may require occasional on-site participation at our corporate offices in Minneapolis. As such, we are currently considering only Minnesota-based applicants.

Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more!

Compensation:

At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.