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Director of Compensation & Benefits

Meritus Health, Hagerstown, MD, United States


Salary Range : $109,096 USD to $174,595.20 USD

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Meritus Medical Center 11116 Medical Campus Road Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Meritus Medical Center 11116 Medical Campus Road Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $174,500 USD The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description At Meritus, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking

Director of Compensation & Benefits

to lead the design and delivery of total rewards programs that support the wellbeing, growth, and success of our team members and their families.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape how we attract, retain, and reward top talent—while aligning with our mission to improve the health of our community.

About the Role

As the Director of Compensation & Benefits, you will lead the strategy, design, and administration of our total rewards programs—including compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement, and leave programs. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership to ensure our offerings are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

What You’ll Do

Design and oversee compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and bonuses

Lead job architecture, leveling, and market pricing initiatives

Partner with executive leaders on workforce planning and financial modeling

Develop and manage health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs

Evaluate and manage vendors, brokers, and contracts

Drive employee engagement through clear benefits communication and education

Ensure Compliance & Governance

Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, etc.)

Partner with Legal and Compliance on audits, reporting, and governance frameworks

Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

Mentor and grow a team of compensation and benefits professionals

Serve as a trusted advisor to HR business partners and senior leadership

Leverage Data & Insights

Use HRIS and analytics to guide decision-making

Deliver executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations

Build a holistic health and wellbeing strategy for team members and families

Stay ahead of market trends, legislation, and emerging practices

Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (master’s preferred)

8+ years of progressive compensation and benefits experience

Healthcare experience (hospital, health system, or medical group) preferred

Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP are a plus

Key Strengths:

Strategic thinker with strong execution skills

Data-driven mindset with the ability to influence at the executive level

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail

Why Meritus?

Mission-driven organization focused on community health

Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategy and impact thousands of team members

Collaborative leadership environment with strong executive partnership

Commitment to employee wellbeing—physically, emotionally, and financially

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Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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