Sr Director, Compensation - Optum Health - Remote

Job ID: 100399421088Posted: 2026-09-12Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $159,300 - $273,200/yearJob Area: People TeamCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Mission and Purpose - This role is focused on:Driving complex corporate, market group, and business segment projects/initiatives to completion through design, implementation and maintenance phases. Advocates for their business while keeping the overarching enterprise programs in mind and adapting when appropriate. Focus is on providing compensation consulting and analytical support for the OptumHealth Care Delivery organizations and is the overarching strategy partner for OptumHealthThis position acts as an internal and external consultant to the organization, developing analytic methodologies and report formats. Responsibilities include assisting with the process of collection, analysis and reporting of data specific to organization wide care delivery and overall OptumHealth organization to ensure consistent, timely and accurate paymentsAs part of the Optum senior compensation leadership team assist in the design and implementation of complex business segment compensation strategies, policies, programs, and communications within either the corporate or OptumHealth specific compensation and total rewards philosophy frameworkAssist the compensation leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the most complex and state-of-the-art corporate and OptumHealth specific compensation programs and products and represent the business segments in corporate design effortsServes as the primary compensation strategy partner to the OptumHealth SVP People Team, reviews the development of compensation priorities that align with Optum Health's business strategy, workforce strategy, clinical delivery model, financial objectives, and enterprise compensation philosophyDirect responsibility for the OptumHealth Care Delivery organization compensation team and partners with the Sr. Director Compensation for the Care Solutions organizations to represent a unified support model to the SVP People Team for OptumHealthYou'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.Primary Responsibilities:Partner directly with the OH SVP People Team and VP Optum Compensation to shape the OptumHealth compensation strategy agenda, including prioritization of provider and care delivery compensation initiatives, home health initiatives, alignment to talent and workforce objectives, governance expectations, change management approach, and executive-ready recommendations for senior leadership decision-makingTranslate enterprise and/or segment specific compensation philosophies into an OptumHealth-specific strategy in partnership with the VP Optum Compensation, ensuring solutions are practical for local care delivery operations while maintaining enterprise consistency, governance, and affordabilityResponsible for care delivery and OH compensation project work including design, consulting, implementation and administration of physician compensation programs, assemble compensation packages, analytic support of physician compensation programsGain consensus on Optum Health's compensation philosophy and desired strategy Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of healthcare and financial data to support program management for all roles in care delivery This includes analyzing compensation plans of existing businesses and providing summary for leadership reviewProvide recommendations on compensation models and metrics that incents care delivery, home health, and health services productivity and performance and aligns with the organizational and financial objectives of the business Assist leadership with determining desired market position for base and total cash compensationIn collaboration with the business and leaders, develop general compensation design template (with decision making on metrics at local level)Act as an internal and external consultant to the OptumHealth Care Delivery organization, responsible for building strong relationships with senior leaders of each business to ensure effective compensation solutions and strengthen employee engagement In partnership with the VP Enterprise Provider Compensation ensures alignment across the employee populationsSalary survey participation and analysis, and conduct annual review of market data and communicate compensation range informationConduct annual review of market data and communicate range information Performs annual compensation reviews Provides compensation support through survey participation and analysis, assembling compensation packages, conducting analyses requested by the governing board of the clinicLiaison for participation in external surveys provides annual presentation of survey information to leadersPerforms compensation functions such as implementing/administration of employee compensation programs, assembling compensation packages, participating in salary surveys and analyzing survey data, providing analytic support on compensation projectsWorks on the most complex compensation projects Independently drives and completes the projects with little to no oversightWork with the senior compensation leadership to proactively identify value added compensation initiativesWorks directly with People Team Partners on complex field-initiated projects, generally with no oversightEvaluates new executive jobs for appropriate title and grade, typically at the Sr Director and above levelsRemain abreast of best practices and thoughts in the compensation fieldDirectly manage a large team of Compensation resources in the design and administration of sales incentives and total reward programsYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications:Professional certifications, such as CCP10+ years of compensation experience, including experience with analysis and understanding compensation metrics This includes business acumen and an understanding of physician practicesExperience working in a human resources or business function with a strategic business partner and shared service delivery model solidly preferredDeep understanding of and practical experience in applied compensation principles, methods and tools including technical expertise in a multiple of the following: market analysis, compensation program design, development, and implementation, variable pay (including sales), salary planning/forecasting, acquisitions, and alternative reward design techniquesProven ability to demonstrate their ability to partner with multiple constituents, manage in a matrix relationship environment, strengthen and deliver on our Compensation agenda, and drive positive changes in a high-performance settingDemonstrated ability to measure and evaluate effectiveness of compensation initiativesProven solid business and financial acumenProven leadership consulting skills from assessment through implementationProven solid history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, influencing and partnering with business leaders and human capital peers across the organizationProven solid change management skillsPreferred Qualification:10+ years of experience, with demonstrated management and high-level project management lead experience*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.