Senior Compensation Specialist

PacificSource Health Plans

Senior Compensation Specialist responsible for developing and maintaining compensation programs at PacificSource. Collaborating with HR teams to ensure effective talent attraction and retention.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,296 - $111,004 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining compensation programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in job analysis, compensation research, and data analysis to support equitable compensation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation Program DevelopmentJob Analysis and EvaluationCompensation Research and Data AnalysisBenefit AdministrationWorkday and Payfactors Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Compensation Program DevelopmentJob AnalysisCompensation ResearchData AnalysisBenefit Administration

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPayfactors

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Compensation ComplianceSalary SurveysEquitable CompensationHuman Resources FunctionsEmployment Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining compensation programs
Partner with the business to enable attraction and retention of talent
Evaluate requests to establish equitable and appropriate titles, salary ranges, pay rates, exemption assignments and benefit levels
Manages projects related to compensation strategic initiatives
Effectively collaborate with other members of the HR team
Create consistent compensation guidelines and programs that match our compensation philosophy
Analyze and provide recommendations for new hire offers, promotions and internal transfers
Participate in, and conduct salary surveys, including the analysis of survey data and maintenance of salary survey database
Ensure that compensation practices are in compliance with current federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations
Serve as a resource for hiring managers’ questions related to compensation

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years’ experience in Human Resources
Must have experience with job analysis/evaluation/wage grade structure design
Must have experience with compensation research and data analysis as they relate to compliance requirements
Must have experience with benefit administration
Requires BS/BA degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification preferred and encouraged
Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of human resources functions and state and federal employment regulations
Proven experience in the use of Workday and Payfactors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible telecommute policy
medical, vision, and dental insurance
incentive program
paid time off and holidays
401(k) plan
volunteer opportunities
tuition reimbursement and training
life insurance
options such as a flexible spending account