Compensation Director – 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.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

The Compensation Director will lead all compensation-related strategies and activities in support of the Market Group and Segment goals including:

• Provide a full spectrum of consulting and analytical compensation services by translating business and segment strategic direction into meaningful compensation programs 
• Apply best practice compensation principles to provide customized, enterprise-aligned compensation solutions designed to support business, team and leadership strategies
• Proactively complete needs analysis, problem identification, and recommendations, influencing decision-making at all levels within the organization
• Partner with executive leaders and the people team to develop appropriate compensation strategies, policies, programs, and communications
• Represent the business segments in the design, development, and implementation of initiatives and conversely represent shared services in business initiatives
• Participate directly on enterprise-wide compensation projects including policy and program development and automated solutions
• Directly manage compensation resources to deliver design, analysis, implementation and on-going administration of compensation programs
• Effectively communicate with peers, People Team Partners and Leaders by proactively sharing information, analysis and solutions, as appropriate
• Manage/support Year-in-Review activities and other Core Process activities (e.g., pay equity, annual market pricing, incentive administration, communications, training, reporting)
• Perform due diligence related to mergers/acquisitions (e.g., reviewing existing programs, compliance levels, identify gaps) and mapping/harmonization of acquired employees to internal compensation structures/programs

        

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:

• 10+ years of People Team experience (emphasis in Compensation)
• Demonstrated experience partnering with multiple constituents and managing in a matrix relationship environment
• Proven experience strengthening and delivering on a Compensation agenda to drive positive change in a high-performance setting
• Deep understanding of and practical experience in applied compensation principles, methods and tools including functional and technical expertise in the following areas: market analysis, compensation program design, development, and implementation, variable pay (including sales), salary planning/forecasting, acquisitions, and alternative reward design techniques
• Experience demonstrating business and financial acumen
• Proven leadership consulting skills from assessment through implementation
• Demonstrated experience in measuring and evaluating effectiveness of compensation initiatives
• Experience of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, influencing and partnering with business leaders and human capital peers across the organization
• Experience demonstrating successful change management skills

        

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications, such as CCP plus
• 10+ years of compensation experience
• Demonstrated management and project management experience
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Proven experience in managing compensation programs for Technology Teams

 

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

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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. 

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

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