Director of Total Rewards
Minneapolis, MN
Human Resources /
Full Time /
Remote
Hi, we’re Gravie. Our mission is to improve the way people purchase and access healthcare through innovative, consumer-centric health benefit solutions that people can actually use. Our industry-changing products and services are developed and delivered by a diverse group of unique people. We encourage you to be your authentic self - we like you that way.
A Little More About The role:
We're hiring a Director of Total Rewards to join our Human Resources leadership team and shape the future of our organization’s compensation and benefits strategy. As the Director of Total Rewards, you will be a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive total rewards program that aligns with our organization’s mission and growth objectives. This hands-on role requires both strategic vision and operational expertise to build competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits programs. You will lead the development of innovative total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. This is a hybrid role, reporting directly to our CHRO, that will blend in-office collaboration with remote work to foster connection with teammates, our culture, and our mission.
You will:
● Develop and execute a forward-thinking total rewards strategy encompassing compensation, health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
● Lead the design and implementation of competitive compensation structures, including base pay, incentives, equity plans, and recognition programs, to support talent acquisition and retention.
● Oversee the strategic planning and execution of the annual Open Enrollment process, including renewal strategy, employee communications, educational materials.
● Monitor market trends and benchmarks to ensure compensation and benefits programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organization’s total rewards philosophy.
● Build and manage relationships with benefits brokers, compensation consultants, carriers, and third-party vendors to optimize service levels, cost efficiency, and program effectiveness.
● Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage the total rewards budget, balancing cost control with competitive offerings.
● Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) and oversee timely completion of regulatory filings, including 5500s, 1094/95C, and plan audits.
● Oversee the administration of the 401(k) plan, partnering with administrators, financial planners, and auditors to ensure compliance and employee engagement.
● Serve as an escalation point for complex compensation and benefits issues, providing strategic guidance and resolution.
● Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to align total rewards with business objectives.
● Stay abreast of emerging trends in total rewards, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance employee experience and organizational success.
● Complete and assist in other duties as assigned..
You bring:
● 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing both compensation and benefits.
● Proven ability to develop and execute strategic total rewards programs in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
● Hands-on experience designing and implementing compensation structures (e.g., base pay, incentives, equity) and benefits programs (e.g., health, welfare, retirement, wellness).
● Strong track record of building and managing vendor relationships with brokers, carriers, and consultants.
● Expertise in regulatory compliance (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) and experience managing 5500 filings, 1094/95C, NDT, and 401(k) audits.
● Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
● Ability to present complex compensation and benefits information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
● Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, manage budgets, and drive data-informed decisions.
● Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday and Workday Benefits.
Extra credit:
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
● Advanced HR certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP).
● Experience designing wellness programs that drive employee engagement.
● Experience scaling total rewards programs in a growing organization.
● Familiarity with equity-based compensation plans and executive compensation strategies.
Gravie:
In order to transform health insurance and build a health plan everyone can love, we need talented people doing amazing work. In exchange, we offer a great overall employee experience with opportunities for career growth, meaningful mission-driven work, and an above average total rewards package.
The salary range for this position is $123,750 - $206,250 annually. Numerous factors including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. will be considered when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible to participate in Gravie’s annual bonus program. Stock options may also be awarded as part of the compensation package.
Our unique benefits program is the gravy, i.e., the special sauce that sets our compensation package apart. In addition to standard health and wellness benefits, Gravie’s package includes alternative medicine coverage, flexible PTO, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, paid holidays, a 401k program, cell phone reimbursement, transportation perks, education reimbursement, and 1 week of paid paw-ternity leave.
A Little More About Us:
● We know healthcare. Our company was founded and is still led by industry veterans who have started and grown several market-leading companies in the space.
● We have raised money from top tier investors who share the same long-term vision as we do of building an industry defining company that will endure over the long run. We are well capitalized.
● Our customers like us. Our revenue churn is in the low single digits, in an industry where greater than 20% churn is common.
● Our culture is unique. We tend to be non-hierarchical, merit-driven, opinionated but kind people who thrive working in a high-performance, fast-paced environment. People at Gravie care deeply about making a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve. We may not be the right place for everybody, but if you get energized by doing work every day that focuses on putting consumers at the front of the line, we could be a great place for you. It takes unique people and diverse perspectives to deliver our results. We encourage you to be your authentic self – we like you that way.
