The Director of Compensation will lead strategies for compensation programs, manage a compensation team, ensure compliance, and partner with various departments to enhance total rewards.
Job Summary:
Included Health is looking for a Compensation leader to oversee the strategy, design, and execution of our Compensation programs. This includes developing and driving all aspects of our Compensation, equity-based programs, variable pay, bonuses, and ensuring that our functional Compensation programs support our diverse team.
The successful candidate will have experience building and scaling core and innovative Compensation offerings that differentiate Included Health in the competitive talent market and drive business results.
Responsibilities:
• Set the Compensation strategy and philosophy for Included Health and execute that strategy to attract and retain great talent across all functions.
• Develop, implement and train on our overall Equity strategy, increasing the understanding and attraction of our Equity Program and adapting that Program based on our results and Market conditions.
• Lead all compensation processes including base and variable pay, clinical Compensation plans, merit, annual bonuses, equity, advise on sales compensation design, Board approvals and analysis, etc.
• Lead the preparation and execution across TAO (Talent and Organization) of all Compensation Committee activities and Board updates
• Understand current and emerging market trends to identify potential opportunities and gaps to differentiate Included Health in the industry
• Develop a comprehensive, effective communications strategy to share compensation information with all of Included Health.
• Manage a high-performing Compensation team including growing and developing a Manager.
• Provide counsel, develop solutions (e.g., manager training for compensation conversations), and educational pieces and programs around compensation
• Provide subject matter expertise and accurately interpret, counsel, communicate, and educate HR Business Partners, managers and executives on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Make recommendations and provide leadership for internal and external offers to attract and retain highly sought-after talent, including executives.
• Work with the Legal and Finance teams as well as the Executive Compensation Consultant to design, update, and communicate executive compensation plans.
• Partner with the Benefits team, Recruitment, Finance, and Leadership as it relates to compensation and equity, providing thought leadership and insights that shape the Company's Total Rewards strategy.
• Select, implement and maintain the right systems and tools so that Included Health can continue to scale successfully.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS and 10+ years in compensation, including 7+ years leading Compensation or Total Rewards teams in competitive talent markets.
• Public company or Board/Comp Committee experience, including ownership of equity programs that drive attraction, retention, and performance.
• Broad compensation expertise spanning executive compensation, base pay, equity, variable pay, performance management, job evaluation, and data-driven cost modeling.
• Proven track record linking compensation strategy to business outcomes, partnering closely with Finance and senior business leaders to execute.
• Recognized trusted advisor with strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships; highly consultative, influential, and effective with senior leaders.
• Advanced quantitative and data storytelling skills (expert in Excel; Workday preferred), able to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives for executives.
• Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity, building scalable structure and programs while ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Experience selecting and managing vendors/RFPs in support of compensation and equity programs.
• Ideal candidate has had experience with Clinical Compensation Programs in particular
The United States new hire base salary range for this full-time position is: $161,410 - $225,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Below is additional information on Included Health's commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones.
Starting base salary for you will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include education; training; skills; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; our needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and understanding of geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zone's unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and great compensation package based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share your geographic zone upon inquiry.
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to receiving a great compensation package, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following and more:
Remote-first culture
401(k) savings plan through Fidelity
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance)
Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off (“DTO")
12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave
Family Building & Compassionate Leave: Fertility coverage, $25,000 for surrogacy/adoption, and paid leave for failed treatments, adoption or pregnancies.
Work-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration home office work
Your recruiter will share more about the salary range and benefits package for your role during the hiring process.
About Included Health
Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com.
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Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law.
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