Compensation Partner

Datavant

13h•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Datavant is seeking a data-driven, collaborative Compensation Partner to join its Total Rewards team. This individual-contributor role reports to the Sr. Director of Compensation and helps design, implement, and maintain global compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. The role focuses particularly on hourly pay practices and structures, job architecture, and market-data analytics. It also leads the design and administration of sales incentives and other variable pay plans, and has primary responsibility for the annual compensation planning cycle. The Compensation Partner serves as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Finance partners, and business leaders. The role supports competitive and equitable compensation strategies aligned with company goals, while ensuring compliance with applicable compensation laws and regulations. It works closely with Finance, HR Operations, and HRIT to improve processes and monitor compensation spending. The estimated total cash compensation range is $135,000–$160,000 USD. The position is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Depending on client requirements, post-offer health screenings and proof or completion of vaccinations may be required; requests for exemptions are reviewed case by case.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics.
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, nested formulas, and data modeling.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data and trends into insights and recommendations.
In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, job leveling, and frameworks.
Experience conducting and interpreting compensation surveys and market data.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience leading compensation initiatives through mergers and acquisitions.
Familiarity with compensation tools and platforms such as Radford and Mercer.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a private equity-backed company or high-growth environment.
Certified Compensation Professional designation or coursework toward certification.
Experience with Oracle HCM.

Responsibilities

Manage pay structures, wage progression scales, and compliance for most of the hourly workforce.
Conduct market pricing and geographic differential analyses to maintain external competitiveness.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address localized talent attraction and retention challenges.
Design and model sales incentive plans and other variable pay programs as needed by the business.
Administer most sales incentive plans, including quota tracking, commission calculations, and plan governance.
Evaluate incentive-plan impact using data metrics to ensure alignment with business revenue targets.
Lead the end-to-end annual cycle for merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and annual incentives.
Build budgeting models, timelines, guidelines, and communication materials for HR Business Partners, managers, and leadership.
Drive calibration processes to support equitable reward distribution across business units.
Advise HR and business leaders on complex job offers, promotions, and organizational changes.
Evolve job architecture, leveling frameworks, and evaluation processes to maintain internal equity.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal compensation laws and regulations.
Build analytical tools, dashboards, and financial forecast models using advanced Excel and Google Sheets.
Partner with Finance, HR Operations, and HRIT to streamline workflows and track compensation spend.