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
• Experience demonstrating business and financial acumen
• 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
• 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
• Proven leadership consulting skills from assessment through implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications, such as CCP
• 10+ years of compensation experience
• Experience working on Mergers and Acquisitions
• Experience working in a human resources or business function with a strategic business partner and clinical focus
• Demonstrated management and project management experience

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. 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.

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