Compensation Partner

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 Director of Compensation, 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, with a strong emphasis and deep experience with 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 various stakeholders 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 and build 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 Compensation 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 and lead with design options and effective 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 and equity tools and platforms (e.g., Radford, Mercer).

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