Defines and implements a forward-looking, broad-based compensation philosophy that supports the organization’s strategic objectives, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance
Aligns compensation programs with evolving care models, workforce strategies, and financial sustainability goals
Partners with People & Culture business partners and business leaders to support operating model transformation and workforce planning initiatives
Oversees pay structures, pay ranges, and job architecture for all non-executive roles across the enterprise
Ensures programs reflect market trends, internal equity, and support career progression
Serves as a key architect in supporting operating model redesign, ensuring compensation structures enable agility, scalability, and talent mobility
Drives continued integration of compensation frameworks across legacy organizations and new acquisitions
Leverages data analytics and technology to drive insights into pay equity, market competitiveness, and workforce trends
Utilizes benchmarking to anticipate market trends, inform strategic decisions, and introduce innovative pay solutions
Establishes robust governance and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Leads and champions pay equity and transparency initiatives that reinforce organizational values
Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour laws and pay transparency requirements
Advises People & Culture leaders on compensation strategies that impact enterprise performance and talent outcomes
Collaborates with People & Culture, Finance, and operational leaders to integrate compensation strategies into talent management, organizational design, and broader workforce planning
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on broad-based compensation matters
Builds and leads a high-performing compensation team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and strategic impact
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale
Develops and recommends operating capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives

Requirements

Certified Compensation Professional certification (CCP) issued by the World at Work Society of Certified Professionals
Bachelor's degree in related field
Typically requires 15 years of experience in compensation/human resources
Includes 10 years of management experience in administering and managing compensation principles, practices, and techniques
Experience in design and implementation of compensation programs, plans, and structures across multiple geographies
Experience in preparing high-quality materials for executive level audiences
Experience developing strategic partnerships with senior management and influencing key business decisions
Experience using HR ERP technology such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP/SuccessFactors and compensation administration software such as CompAnalyst, PayFactors, or MarketPay

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation philosophypay structuresjob architecturedata analyticsbenchmarkingcompensation programspay equitystrategic partnershipscompensation administrationhuman resources management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationstrategic impactinnovationaccountabilitycommunicationinfluencingadvisingteam buildingemployee morale

Certifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)Bachelor's degree