Compensation Manager

TidalHealth; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) match

Tuition assistance

Onsite child care

PTO & holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

TidalHealth, Salisbury, MD seeks a Compensation Manager to lead the organization’s compensation function and act as a strategic advisor to Human Resources and leadership. You will design, administer and govern compensation programs across the health system, translating market intelligence into competitive, equitable solutions.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you will collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, HRIS and Finance to establish governance frameworks and data-driven decisions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience including market pricing, salary structure development and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day compensation operations and governance across the health system.
• Design and administer base pay structures, market analyses, and merit/incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on complex compensation matters and partner with HR and Finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Workday

JDXpert

Payfactors

Job description

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• Location Salisbury, MD
• Facility TidalHealth Corporate
• Department Human Resources
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Monday - Friday - Primarily Day Shift
• Salary $100,547.20 - $155,833.60 / Annually

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.

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.

Education:

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

License and/or certification:

• 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.
• 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 andadditionalvoluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care,additionalLife, and more

TidalHealth offers the best inpatient-centered care across the Delmarva Peninsula, from wellness checkups and classes tohigh-techsurgeries, trauma, cancer and heart care. Wherever you are on your health journey, we’rehere to care foryou.