Director Compensation Strategy & Planning in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
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Director Compensation Strategy & Planning
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Salary Range: 59.84 - 111.12
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Purpose: Design, plan, and implement compensation programs, policies and procedures for the healthcare system including corporate, hospital operations (excluding physician compensation) and affiliated network. Responsible for achieving Nuvance''s desired competitive position to market and supporting system goals and initiatives. Ensure compensation programs enhance Nuvance''s ability to recruit, motivate and retain talented employees.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop, implement and administer compensation programs and systems including merit, market and equity analyses across the healthcare system.
Counsel leaders on pay, compensation practices, and policy interpretations. Guide decision-making process and final outcomes by providing detailed analysis/models, innovative recommendations, and actionable expert advice.
Oversee completion of compensation surveys and ensure access to contemporary, relevant market data. Develop and maintain compensation structures, as well as titling and leveling standards.
Conduct complex analyses to ensure internal equity, consistent application of policy, and external competitiveness throughout the hospital network. Provide strategic support for Labor Relations; may provide economic modeling during union collective bargaining negotiations.
Direct the work and development of compensation team.
Coach and mentor direct reports and others in sphere of influence.
Provide specific, meaningful performance feedback and complete appraisal processes in a timely manner.
Lead annual merit increase cycle for the hospital operations network; educate and guide leaders to optimize merit budget and reward exceptional performance
Conduct ad hoc market assessments and provide cost effective recommendations to strategically address targeted business segments.
Develop annual department budget in conjunction with Head of Total Rewards
Lead and participate in cross-functional teams driving solutions impacting associate pay including mergers and acquisitions, integration, and system-wide initiatives.
Assess compensation systems and processes for streamlining and continuous improvement opportunities.
Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding compensation.
Review Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status and conduct tests to ensure appropriate status.
Keep abreast of legislative changes and anticipate impact on hospital system. Proactively communicate and advise senior leadership of potential implications and recommend mitigation strategies.
Maintains and Model the Organization's values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 1788
Department: Total Rewards
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $59.84 - $111.12 Hourly
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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