Director of Compensation & Benefits
Hunt, Hagerstown, MD, United States
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 Lead Total Rewards Strategy
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
Shape Best-in-Class Benefits
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
Drive Innovation & Wellbeing
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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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 Lead Total Rewards Strategy
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
Shape Best-in-Class Benefits
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
Drive Innovation & Wellbeing
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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