Senior Compensation Consultant - Healthcare (Data-Driven)

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health is seeking a Compensation Consultant to partner with HR and business leaders on compensation strategy, pricing, and governance. This role drives market analyses, equity reviews, and incentive design to attract and retain talent in a regulated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing merit cycles, salary structures, and pay transparency initiatives, while leveraging Workday and PeopleFluent to ensure data integrity and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience with leaders and HR partners.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and reporting.
• Experience with PeopleFluent or similar talent management platforms.
• Experience supporting compensation programs in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills for data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compensation guidance to HR and organizational leaders.
• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing and internal equity reviews.
• Develop and administer base pay, incentives and recognition programs.
• Advise on offers, promotions, transfers and retention actions.
• Ensure programs align with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual merit and STI cycles with data validation and reporting.
• Maintain job architecture, pay guidelines and governance
• Ensure pay transparency compliance across the organization.
• Operate and improve compensation dashboards and reporting for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Workday Compensation

Advanced Compensation

PeopleFluent

Job description

Ardent Health is seeking a Compensation Consultant to partner with HR and business leaders on compensation strategy, pricing, and governance. This role drives market analyses, equity reviews, and incentive design to attract and retain talent in a regulated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing merit cycles, salary structures, and pay transparency initiatives, while leveraging Workday and PeopleFluent to ensure data integrity and compliant practices.