Highmark Health · 4 days ago
Compensation Consultant - Sales and Broad-based
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expHighmark Health is a healthcare company dedicated to improving health through innovation and excellence. The Compensation Consultant role involves designing and consulting on compensation programs for sales and broad-based initiatives, ensuring competitive positioning, and collaborating with various business units to enhance compensation strategies.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Effectively analyze, improve, consult and educate on, and execute various base pay, variable and supplemental compensation programs for the Company and/or assigned business units and/or job families
Work effectively with business leaders and HR business partners, as well as internal departments including HR Shared Services, HR Technology, Talent, Employee and Labor Relations, and on occasion Legal, IT, Finance and Payroll
Plan, implement, and deliver educational tools and meetings with leaders
Evaluate and benchmark assigned current base and variable compensation and recognition programs to ensure they’re competitive, and support development of new programs
Develop and present recommendations and solutions which are cost-effective and aligned with market trends and Company objectives
Assist with program transitions on acquisitions and divestitures
Assess governance and compliance risk in regions and local subsidiaries, and develop proactive compliance strategies. Partner effectively with Legal and Corporate Affairs, Finance, and HR Technology
Collaborate with Talent Engagement Leads, Directors, and Partners (HR Business Partners) and Recruiters to provide consulting and strategic direction on new and changing jobs, compensation and recognition issues, offers, and changes
Provide communications, training, and guidance on plans and compliance requirements for administration to Shared Services and the HR Business Partner groups
With Talent Engagement Leads, interface with leaders with the organization by providing consultative advice and direction on design and communication issues
Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity
Stay current on legislative updates affecting the areas of compensation and benefits, including ERISA, DOL, IRS and HHS agencies
Ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines impacting executive compensation programs, and oversee preparation of reports and filings as required by government agencies
Remain current on legislative and IRS changes relative to plan regulations, procedure changes and mandated disclosures
Confer with vendors and consultants to analyze equity and viability of current compensation programs compared to trends and regulatory requirements. Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against industry standards and comparable companies
Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in developing, implementing and administering Compensation programs
Superior ability to compile, synthesize, reconcile and analyze data from various sources, draw conclusions and make recommendations
Intermediate statistical knowledge
Ability to make decisions, influence others and to gain their support
Strong business and financial acumen
Strong written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with HR business partners and company management at all levels, including senior-level executives
Solid organizational Skills
A team player; ability to adapt to different styles and develop cooperative relationships with employees at all levels in the organization
Ability to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional)
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
Company
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.75MKey Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
David Holmberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Karen Hanlon
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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