Wellmarkinc

Total Rewards Strategy Lead - Compensation

Des Moines, IA, United States

Work authorization requiredDetected 60 days ago

Data AnalysisHRHRISCompensationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingOrganizational Skills

About the role

If you're passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!
Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here.

connecting compensation strategy to organizational design, talent strategy, operating models, leadership expectations, and the broader employee value proposition to help enable Wellmark's mission and long-term business priorities.
They bring deep expertise in enterprise compensation strategy, governance, incentive design, and regulatory considerations, paired with the ability to translate sophisticated concepts into practical frameworks, guidance, and decision-making tools for leaders and HR partners.
Lastly, you combine strong analytical capability and sound judgment with the credibility and influence needed to navigate sensitive, high-impact work, lead through gray space, and drive meaningful enterprise change through collaboration, consultation, and thoughtful execution.
Engage key partners to ensure the design is consultative, practical, and adopted through strong collaboration.
Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to HR partners and business leaders, with the ability to influence decision on complex or high-impact compensation topics.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts and conduct critical conversations in a clear and practical manner.
Experience partnering across HR (e.g., HR Business Partners, Talent Management, HR Operations/HRIS) and with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal) to deliver aligned outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
experience supporting change management efforts through effective planning and collaboration.
Critical thinking skills with the ability to review and synthesize business information for the purpose of deriving and delivering relevant insights and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, see connections between initiatives and to think and work cross functionally.
Experience leading and delivering compensation-related change initiative and programs leveraging effective organizational skills for both program delivery and sustainability.
Proven analytical capability, including the ability to translate market data, benchmarking, and compensation analytics into clear, decision-ready insights and recommendations.
Experience interpreting and applying compensation-related regulatory and compliance requirements, with strong judgment and discretion.
Working knowledge of HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday) and their use in supporting compensation programs, processes, and reporting.
Experience supporting executive or officer compensation programs, including incentive plans and governance processes.
Experience working in a complex, regulated, or transformation-oriented organization, where compensation strategy must balance market competitiveness, internal fairness, and financial sustainability.

6+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience, with demonstrated depth in enterprise compensation program design, governance, market pricing, job evaluation, and pay structure development.
Strong depth of knowledge in compensation principles, including base pay, incentive design, pay-for-performance practices, job architecture, and internal equity/external competitiveness considerations.
Broad based total rewards experience such as benefits, wellness, etc.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment

Company Description
We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we've built our reputation on over 80 years' worth of trust.
We are not motivated by profits.
We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors-our members.
You see compensation not as a standalone function, but as part of a broader story that influences culture, performance, growth, and organizational effectiveness.

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

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