Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs in North Carolina
Senior Total Rewards Specialist jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle, where large employers in financial services, technology, and healthcare maintain substantial HR and compensation functions. Companies like Bank of America, Duke University Health System, and Lenovo have lasting operations in the state and regularly hire at the senior level. The most in-demand specialties include executive compensation, benefits strategy, and equity program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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See related jobsAt WakeMed, we're looking for a forward-thinking Executive Director of Total Rewards who can modernize how we reward, support, and recognize our 13,000+ employees. This role is perfect for a strategic, data-savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of compensation, benefits, HR technology, and talent strategy.
What You'll Lead:
Compensation & Performance Management
- Oversee a $1B payroll and $16M merit budget, ensuring competitive, equitable, and financially responsible pay practices.
- Own all pay architecture: job evaluation, job descriptions, market pricing software, compensation programs, and salary administration.
- Lead performance management for executives, leaders, and staff, improving clarity, fairness, and accountability across the organization.
- Deliver accessible, practical training to help leaders confidently navigate performance and pay decisions.
- Provide the analytics executives depend on from pay trends to performance insights to drive better, faster business decisions.
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Drive upgrades and enhancements to Infor and other HR systems, expanding self-service, automation, and employee/leader adoption.
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Elevate the organization's people analytics maturity, turning data into actionable insights on turnover, vacancy trends, talent pipelines, and pay/benefit analytics.
- Partner across HR to improve processes, simplify experiences, and strengthen workforce decision-making.
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Lead the strategy and management of $120M in health/welfare plans and $1B+ in retirement/pension assets.
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Oversee benefits operations for 11,000+ eligible employees, ensuring an exceptional, service-focused experience.
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Manage vendor performance, plan audits, compliance, and delivery standards.
- Continuously assess plan competitiveness, cost, and employee value leading annual planning and long-term benefit design.
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Partner with marketing/communications to create clear, compelling Total Rewards messaging that employees understand and value.
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Strengthen leaders ability to discuss pay, benefits, recognition, and work/life programs with confidence.
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Champion and evolve WakeMed's Total Rewards philosophy to support attraction, engagement, and retention.
- Lead strategic planning, RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and long-term program design.
If you're a strategic, innovative Total Rewards leader who wants to shape the future of rewards for a mission-driven health system, we'd love to talk.
At WakeMed, we're looking for a forward-thinking Executive Director of Total Rewards who can modernize how we reward, support, and recognize our 13,000+ employees. This role is perfect for a strategic, data-savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of compensation, benefits, HR technology, and talent strategy.
What You'll Lead:
Compensation & Performance Management
- Oversee a $1B payroll and $16M merit budget, ensuring competitive, equitable, and financially responsible pay practices.
- Own all pay architecture: job evaluation, job descriptions, market pricing software, compensation programs, and salary administration.
- Lead performance management for executives, leaders, and staff, improving clarity, fairness, and accountability across the organization.
- Deliver accessible, practical training to help leaders confidently navigate performance and pay decisions.
- Provide the analytics executives depend on from pay trends to performance insights to drive better, faster business decisions.
-
Drive upgrades and enhancements to Infor and other HR systems, expanding self-service, automation, and employee/leader adoption.
-
Elevate the organization's people analytics maturity, turning data into actionable insights on turnover, vacancy trends, talent pipelines, and pay/benefit analytics.
- Partner across HR to improve processes, simplify experiences, and strengthen workforce decision-making.
-
Lead the strategy and management of $120M in health/welfare plans and $1B+ in retirement/pension assets.
-
Oversee benefits operations for 11,000+ eligible employees, ensuring an exceptional, service-focused experience.
-
Manage vendor performance, plan audits, compliance, and delivery standards.
- Continuously assess plan competitiveness, cost, and employee value leading annual planning and long-term benefit design.
-
Partner with marketing/communications to create clear, compelling Total Rewards messaging that employees understand and value.
-
Strengthen leaders ability to discuss pay, benefits, recognition, and work/life programs with confidence.
-
Champion and evolve WakeMed's Total Rewards philosophy to support attraction, engagement, and retention.
- Lead strategic planning, RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and long-term program design.
If you're a strategic, innovative Total Rewards leader who wants to shape the future of rewards for a mission-driven health system, we'd love to talk.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior total rewards specialist jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Five or more years of experience designing and administering total rewards programs
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or CEBS designation strongly preferred by North Carolina employers
- Demonstrated experience with compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or Radford
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Strong knowledge of federal and North Carolina-specific benefits compliance including ACA and ERISA requirements
Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior total rewards specialist in North Carolina?
Most senior total rewards specialists in North Carolina reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in human resources or business and several years of progressive compensation or benefits experience. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates holding the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential from WorldatWork or the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation. Starting in generalist or benefits analyst roles at large North Carolina employers in finance, healthcare, or technology is the most common path.
Which companies hire senior total rewards specialists in North Carolina?
Companies currently hiring senior total rewards specialists in North Carolina include HSM Solutions, Enpro, and Schneider Electric, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large financial institutions, major university health systems, and global technology headquarters makes it one of the more active states for senior-level total rewards hiring.
Which North Carolina cities have the most senior total rewards specialist jobs?
Hickory, Raleigh, and Charlotte account for the largest share of senior total rewards specialist openings in North Carolina. Charlotte drives volume through its dense concentration of financial services headquarters and regional corporate offices, while the Raleigh-Durham area reflects demand from Research Triangle technology firms, major universities, and large healthcare systems, and smaller metros appear on the list when anchor employers in manufacturing or logistics maintain sizable HR operations there.
How can I get hired as a senior total rewards specialist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an HR generalist, benefits coordinator, or compensation analyst role at a large North Carolina employer, then building specialized experience over time. Major health systems in the Research Triangle and large financial institutions in Charlotte frequently post associate-level HR and benefits roles that serve as natural stepping stones. Earning the WorldatWork CCP coursework certificates before completing the full credential signals commitment to the discipline and gives candidates with limited experience a measurable edge in competitive North Carolina markets.
Where can I find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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