Director of Compensation - Telecommute

UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Here, you'll help attract, lead, support and reward our most valuable asset: our high caliber people. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Be prepared to move quickly, to engage proactively, and to think strategically. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the compensation field (e.g., theories, frameworks, technologies, and trends)

• Provide ongoing consulting and collaboration with business and Human Capital constituencies (e.g., business leaders, Human Capital Partners) to champion/ensure that compensation philosophy and best practices are integrated into Human Capital activities.

• Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the talent development field (e.g., theories, frameworks, technologies, and trends

• Provide training and education on compensation-related tools/processes/issues to applicable audience

• Develop ongoing communications to ensure awareness/understanding of Compensation programs, tools and changes for applicable audience

• Provide recommendations to support development/revision of Compensation strategies

• Provide project management/support for projects related to Compensation

• Incorporate industry best practices into compensation practices/programs (e.g., CLC, World At Work)

• Leverage and build upon current best practices to create industry-leading compensation practices/processes

• Ensure that an enterprise-wide perspective is applied across job families/functions when providing consulting/expertise

• Design/administer non-standard financial incentives (e.g., sign-on bonuses, equity, retention bonuses).

• Manage/support Common Review and other Core Process activities (e.g., pay equity, communications, training, reporting)

• Administer pay/incentive programs (e.g., annual bonuses, , base salary, OTH, QVC, actuarial student program)

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA, 409a, Medicare, Medicaid, pay equity, licensure, credentialing)

• Support activities related to incentive payments (e.g., terminations, new hires, transfers)

• Demonstrate understanding of financial issues impacting compensation programs (e.g., ROI, CBA)

• Provide project management/support for Compensation-related programs/policies (e.g., M&A, program implementation)

• Sunset legacy compensation programs/policies, as needed

• Conduct market analyses and apply market data as appropriate to support compensation decisions (e.g., equity award decisions, promotions, salary ranges, total compensation targets)

• Utilize compensation-related data to support administration of compensation programs (e.g., market/financial/sales data)

• Identify discrepancies from market data (e.g., variance to market analysis)

• Ensure that an enterprise-wide perspective is used across job families/functions when utilizing/analyzing compensation-related data

• Conduct job evaluations as needed

• Perform due diligence related to mergers/acquisitions (e.g., reviewing existing programs, compliance levels, identify gaps)

• Perform mapping/harmonization of acquired employees to internal compensation structures/programs

• Manage/coordinate the transfer and integration of plan/program administration (e.g., RRP, sales incentives, base salary, recognition programs)Sunset legacy compensation programs/policies in acquired companies, as needed (e.g., profit sharing plans, sales incentive plans)

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:

• Ability to demonstrate their ability to partner with multiple constituents, manage in a matrix relationship environment, strengthen and deliver on our Compensation agenda, and drive positive change in a high performance setting
• Deep understanding of and practical experience in applied compensation principles, methods and tools including technical expertise in a multiple of the following: market analysis, compensation program design, development, and implementation, variable pay (including sales), salary planning/forecasting, acquisitions, and alternative reward design techniques.
• Strong business and financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• BA/BS degree in Business or Human Resources related field or equivalent compensation experience.
• 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated management and high level project management lead experience 
• 10+ years of compensation experience
• Proven leadership consulting skills from assessment through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and evaluate effectiveness of compensation initiatives
• Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, influencing and partnering with business leaders and human capital peers across the organization
• Experience working in a human resources or business function with a strategic business partner and shared service delivery model 
• Strong change management skills
• Professional certifications, such as CCP 

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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