Compensation Manager

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Compensation Manager to join our Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, this individual contributor will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of compensation structures, equity programs, job architecture, and market analytics, and brings a data-driven mindset to support business decisions. This is a highly visible role that collaborates closely with HR business partners, Finance, and business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compensation programs and projects from strategy to execution, including planning, communication, and implementation.
• Lead job evaluation processes and conduct market pricing analyses to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness across all job families and levels.
• Provide expert guidance on complex compensation matters, partnering with HR and business leaders to develop solutions that support talent attraction, engagement, and retention.
• Develop and maintain compensation tools, models, and dashboards to drive insights and informed decision-making.
• Interrogate compensation data to create clear, data-driven recommendations and guidance for HRBPs and business leaders.
• Support the evolution and maintenance of job architecture and leveling frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to compensation programs.
• Lead change management and communications efforts related to compensation policies and practices with managers, team members, and across the People team.
• Partner with Total Rewards Leadership to manage and evolve our compensation philosophy and programs.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to inform salary ranges, pay practices, and equity guidelines.
• Administer and refine job architecture and leveling guides in alignment with company strategy and organizational growth.
• Support the design and administration of annual compensation cycles, including base pay, bonuses, and equity programs.
• Provide compensation consultation and analytical support to HRBPs and business leaders on job offers, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Maintain and enhance compensation tools, dashboards, and models using advanced Excel and analytics tools.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal compensation regulations and requirements.
• Partner with Finance and HR Systems teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of compensation costs.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compensation processes and improve data quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, nested formulas, data modeling).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data and trends into key insights and recommendations
• In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, job leveling frameworks, and equity programs.
• Experience conducting and interpreting compensation surveys and market data.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience leading compensation initiatives through Mergers & Acquisitions
• Familiarity with compensation tools and platforms (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Option Impact).

Desired Qualifications

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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.  At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at [email protected]. We will review your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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