Director, Compensation

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director will partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, and clinical and operational executives to ensure compensation programs support BMC’s mission, drive organizational performance, and remain competitive, equitable, and compliant. This leader will also oversee clinical compensation structures, support union-related compensation matters, and guide the organization through significant change and transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership roles
Experience managing compensation programs in complex, matrixed organizations (healthcare strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience in clinical/provider compensation and union environments
Strong knowledge of compensation regulations and compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead teams and drive organizational change

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP – Certified Compensation Professional)
Experience in academic medical centers or integrated health systems
Familiarity with HRIS and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday)
Strategic thinking and execution
Change leadership and influence
Analytical and data-driven decision making
Executive communication and stakeholder management
Operational rigor and process design
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and transparency

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive compensation philosophy and structure aligned with BMC’s mission and market competitiveness
Establish standardized compensation frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance
Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay equity, and healthcare-specific requirements
Lead compensation planning cycles including annual merit, incentive programs, and market adjustments
Oversee development and administration of clinical and provider compensation models, ensuring alignment with productivity, quality, and financial goals
Partner with clinical leadership to evaluate and refine physician and advanced practice provider (APP) compensation structures
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., fair market value, commercial reasonableness)
Provide compensation expertise in a unionized environment, including supporting collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations
Ensure consistent application of compensation programs across union and non-union populations
Partner with Labor Relations to address compensation-related issues, grievances, and contract interpretation
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five compensation professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment
Build team capabilities in job evaluation, market pricing, analytics, and consultative partnership
Drive operational excellence through clear processes, tools, and service delivery models
Lead compensation-related change initiatives, including process standardization, system enhancements, and organizational redesign
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding them through compensation changes with clear communication and data-driven insights
Drive adoption of new compensation programs, tools, and practices across the organization
Leverage data and market insights to inform compensation decisions and recommendations
Oversee job architecture, benchmarking, and salary structure development
Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor pay equity, competitiveness, and program effectiveness