Total Rewards Project Manager

The Total Rewards Project Manager plays a key role in the design, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees. This role leads strategic and operational projects across the total rewards spectrum, including compensation planning, benefits administration, and market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, analytical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to support a high-performing HR function.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Masters degree or CCP/CBP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic HR Business partnership, total rewards and benefits. Global benefits experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation/benefits platforms (e.g., SAP, MarketPay, ADP).
  
  Skills & Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and benefits laws and regulations.

• Compensation Program Management
  
  • Manage the creation and evaluation of new positions, ensuring alignment with internal structures and market benchmarks.
  • Lead job reclassification processes, including documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication.
  • Coordinate the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive planning.
  • Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using compensation surveys and tools to maintain competitive pay practices.
  • Maintain and update salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation policies.
  • Provide compensation guidance to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition for hiring, promotions, and internal mobility.
    
    
• Project Management
  
  • Lead cross-functional total rewards projects, including system implementations, policy updates, and program rollouts.
  • Develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, and ensure stakeholder alignment and communication.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across compensation and benefits processes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  
  • Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Prepare dashboards and reports for HR leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems and tools.
    
    
• Compliance & Governance
  
  • Ensure all compensation and benefits practices comply with applicable laws and internal policies.
  • Support audits and reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits.
  • Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for all total rewards processes.
    
    
• HR Business Partnership
  
  • Advise leadership, recruiters, and HR staff on compensation-related matters including equity placements, exemption status, reorganizations, and incentive plans.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to HRBPs and business leaders on compensation, benefits, and organizational design.
  • Collaborate with HR teams to ensure alignment and consistency in people practices across the organization.
  • Maintain and update compensation policies and procedures, serving as a resource for HR and business leaders.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $63.87/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.