Vice President -Total Rewards
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on824, North Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57104, United States
About Avera Health
You belong at Avera. We are a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, dedicated to the mission of Moving Health Forward for our patients and communities. We are a place where you matter, working where your contributions directly impact the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.
At Avera, we uphold core values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. We expect every team member to embody our CARE standards—Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement—with enthusiasm and sincerity. Our culture is defined by a commitment to serving patients, their families, and the community while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
About the Role
The Vice President of Total Rewards serves as the strategic leader for compensation, benefits, and employee health & well-being across Avera Health. In this role, you will partner with senior leadership to develop and lead system-wide strategies that reflect Avera's commitment to service excellence.
Your focus will be on ensuring that total rewards programs are aligned with strategic priorities, fiscally responsible, and compliant with regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for clearly communicating the value of these programs to caregivers across the ministry, ensuring they understand how these offerings support their well-being and organizational performance. This is a leadership position that requires modeling Avera's values while advancing a culture of collaboration and stewardship.
How to Apply
Please submit your application materials for this opportunity through WittKieffer's Candidate Portal. To be considered, all candidate materials must be submitted directly through the portal; please do not apply using the "Apply" button on this page.
For additional information, confidential inquiries, or nominations, please contact the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search, April Allen or Bree Liddell, at aallen@wittkieffer.com or bliddell@wittkieffer.com.
Equal Opportunity
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
824, North Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57104, United States
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with organizational mission
- check_circleDesign and implement competitive pay and benefits programs to support caregiver well-being
- check_circlePartner with senior leadership to align rewards strategies with workforce and financial goals
- check_circleLeverage data and analytics to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- check_circleEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain governance structures for total rewards
- check_circleOversee benefits operations to ensure effective, efficient, and high-quality service delivery
- check_circleManage vendor partnerships and contracts to optimize value and quality for benefits administration
- check_circleLead and develop a high-performing team through hiring, training, performance management, and coaching
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- verified7-9 years of progressive human resources experience
- verifiedExperience in supporting system executive leadership teams
- verifiedMaster's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
- verifiedSenior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification (preferred)
- verifiedSHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification (preferred)
- verifiedHealth Care experience (preferred)
Nice to Have
Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI. SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM. Experience in the healthcare industry.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePTO available day 1 for eligible hirescheck_circleUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementcheck_circleCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Senior Professional In Human Resources, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional.
Education: Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Frequently asked questions about Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health
What does a Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health do?expand_more
In this Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health role, you will develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with organizational mission; design and implement competitive pay and benefits programs to support caregiver well-being; partner with senior leadership to align rewards strategies with workforce and financial goals; and leverage data and analytics to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
What are the requirements for this Vice President -Total Rewards role?expand_more
To qualify for the Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; 7-9 years of progressive human resources experience; Experience in supporting system executive leadership teams; Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification (preferred); and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification (preferred).
Where is the Vice President -Total Rewards role at Avera Health located?expand_more
Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health is based in 824, North Spring Avenue, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57104, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Avera Health has listed this Vice President -Total Rewards role as on-site.
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Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health typically requires 7–9 years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health include Senior Professional In Human Resources; and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience; and Master's or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Vice President -Total Rewards at Avera Health is part of the hr & recruitment job category on Recrutus.