Sr Director, Compensation
About The Position
At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview We are seeking a strategic and enterprise-minded Sr. Director, Global Head of Compensation to lead the design and execution of our global compensation strategy. This role will oversee job architecture, compensation infrastructure, equity programs, and sales compensation design and administration to ensure our rewards programs drive performance, growth, and long-term value creation. This leader will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Legal, and Revenue teams to build scalable, competitive, and equitable compensation programs that support our global workforce.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive compensation leadership experience, including global scope.
- Deep expertise in job architecture, equity programs, and sales compensation.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level governance.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to lead through growth and transformation.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Global Compensation Strategy Develop and implement a global compensation philosophy aligned to business strategy. Lead salary structure design, market benchmarking, and incentive frameworks. Ensure governance, compliance, and pay equity across regions.
- Job Architecture & Infrastructure Design and maintain enterprise-wide job architecture, leveling, and career frameworks. Oversee compensation systems, analytics, and annual planning processes. Drive data-informed decision-making and operational excellence.
- Equity & Executive Compensation Design and administer executive and broad-based equity programs. Partner with Legal and Finance to support governance and Compensation Committee agenda development. Align long-term incentives to company performance and shareholder value.
- Sales Compensation Design and govern scalable global sales compensation plans. Partner with Revenue and Finance leaders on plan effectiveness and cost modeling. Oversee plan administration and ensure operational rigor.
- Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing global compensation team. Advise senior executives on compensation strategy and talent decisions. Champion inclusive and equitable pay practices.
Benefits
- Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection.
- The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
