Sr. Compensation Analyst – Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This role is part of the UHG Total Rewards & People Services team, which is responsible for design, development and deployment of tools, process and consulting around enterprise-wide and/or business specific compensation programs that support UnitedHealth Group and their assigned client groups. Also supports the client group objectives of attracting, retaining and motivating key talent with programs that are competitive and responsive to external influences and internal strategies. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analysis to support both moderately complex and complex compensation projects and initiatives
• Partner with compensation team and PBPs on core compensation processes, advising and providing analyses in support of a specific business and/or segment
• May independently lead moderately complex to complex compensation and business specific projects; identify key stakeholders, timing and action needed and work to overcome obstacles to achieve project objectives
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of compensation programs and initiatives; represent the business segments in pay program design efforts
• Enable the design and delivery of effective business compensation strategies through tools, capabilities, and communications, all within the framework of our enterprise compensation philosophy
• Partners with various stakeholders to work on cross-functional initiatives, change management and implementation efforts
• Create and deliver complex queries, reports, and analyses to support data-driven decision-making

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related professional experience 
• 2+ years data analysis and interpretation experience to provide insights and inform decisions
• Project management experience and ability to identify steps required to achieve desired outcomes
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems
• Proven ability to quickly build relationships and work effectively with teams across the organization
• Proven capacity to pivot and quickly reprioritize in response to new or changing business demands
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proven solid history of quickly establishing credibility and being a solid thought partner
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks with firm deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications, such as CCP
• Experience working in Compensation or the People Team
• Experience working in a matrix environment
• Experience working in healthcare industry 
• Legal & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with FLSA, pay transparency laws, and fair pay regulations
• Technical expertise in a multiple of the following: Salary survey participation, incentive program, market data analysis, leading moderately complex projects, job evaluation, salary range analysis, and HRIS reporting
• Demonstrated analytical skills

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*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.     

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.