AVP, Total Rewards

University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN

Full-time - Senior

Notre Dame, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Total Rewards at the University of Notre Dame is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the university's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and well-being programs for staff, faculty, and retirees. This position is critical in enhancing the employee value proposition and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The AVP will lead a team, manage budgets, and collaborate with various university stakeholders to align total rewards programs with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of compensation and benefit programs.
• Drive well-being initiatives, including population health strategies and wellness programming.
• Provide direction and coaching to the Total Rewards team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets for benefits and compensation, including setting the university's fringe rate for benefits.
• Conduct financial analyses to evaluate program performance and recommend improvements.
• Partner with university committees, leaders, and departments to align Total Rewards programs with institutional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Progressive experience in leading teams with proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing strategic programs that align with organizational goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep expertise in managing complex compensation structures and comprehensive benefits plans, including health, retirement, wellness, and voluntary offerings.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits that support employee well-being and career development.