Compensation Manager

Compensation Jobs; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) matching

Tuition assistance

PTO & holidays

Onsite child care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

TidalHealth is seeking a seasoned Compensation Manager to serve as the organization’s compensation SME and strategic advisor. You will design, govern, and continuously improve compensation and recognition programs across the health system, reporting to the Director of Total Rewards.

You will lead base pay structures, market analysis, job evaluation, incentive plans, and related policies while collaborating with HR, Finance, and organizational leaders to deliver scalable, equitable compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• CCP designation required; SHRM/HRCI preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience in market pricing, salary structure, and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with HRIS/compensation tech; Workday/JDXpert/Payfactors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and recognition programs across the health system.
• Manage day-to-day compensation function and provide leadership to HR partners and leaders.
• Translate market intelligence and workforce analytics into competitive, equitable, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Finance, and leaders to establish methodologies and governance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Compensation analysis

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Workday

JDXpert

Payfactors

Job description

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth,you’llbe part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether yourexpertiselies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuitionassistanceyou need to excel.

Compensation Manager Summary

The Compensation Manager serves as the organization’s primary compensation subject matter expert and a strategic advisor to Human Resources and organizational leadership. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role leads the day-to-day compensation function and is responsible for the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and recognition programs across the health system. The Compensation Manager provides leadership across a broad range of compensation and recognition programs, including base pay structures, market analysis, job evaluation and classification, job architecture, merit programs, incentive and variable compensation plans, recognition programs, compensation-related policies and practices, and other initiatives that support the organization’s Total Rewards strategy. This role translates market intelligence, workforce analytics, internal equity considerations, and organizational needs into competitive, equitable, sustainable, and scalable compensation solutions. Working collaboratively with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Finance, and organizational leaders, the Compensation Manager establishes compensation methodologies, decision frameworks, and governance practices that promote consistent and informed decision-making. The role provides guidance on complex and escalated compensation matters, proactively identifies compensation risks and opportunities, develops data-driven recommendations, and advances a strategic, analytical, and proactive compensation function.

Compensation Manager Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline required.

License and/or certification:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation required
• SHRM and/or HRCI certification is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional compensation experience required, with direct experience in market pricing, salary structure development and administration, job evaluation, compensation analysis, and compensation program administration.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with HR information systems, compensation technology, market survey tools, and reporting or analytics platforms required. Experience with Workday, JDXpert, and/or Payfactors preferred.

Compensation Manager Schedule

• Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday
• Evenings and weekends may be required as needed.

Benefits:

We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health:Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth:Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth:$5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance:Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave:Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security:Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more