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Senior Compensation Consultant

Accendra Health
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.

With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150k - $180k annual. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Job Summary

The Senior Compensation Consultant is a senior-level individual contributor recognized as an internal expert in compensation. This role leads the design, analysis, and execution of complex compensation programs and initiatives, partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior business leaders. The Senior Compensation Consultant provides strategic guidance on compensation matters, leads enterprise or cross-functional projects, and drives continuous improvement of compensation frameworks, tools, and processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and senior business leaders on complex compensation matters, including organizational design, job architecture, offers, promotions, and retention strategies
  • Lead enterprise or cross-functional compensation projects (e.g., job architecture design, pay structure development, compensation program redesign, market pricing strategies)
  • Conduct and provide oversight of job evaluations and leveling assessments, ensuring alignment to enterprise career framework standards and consistency across the organization
  • Analyze external market data and internal equity to develop strategic, data-driven compensation recommendations
  • Provide leadership and direction during compensation planning cycles (merit, bonus, incentive plans), including design enhancements and issue resolution
  • Influence and guide compensation decisions across functions, ensuring alignment with business strategy, affordability, and governance standards
  • Develop, refine, and govern compensation policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional initiatives and represent Compensation in broader enterprise programs
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR leadership on regulatory compliance, including FLSA and other applicable compensation-related requirements
  • Support the design, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs, including executive market assessments, long and short-term incentive plan analysis, executive perquisites, and preparation of materials for senior leadership and Compensation Committee review
  • Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhancements to compensation systems and workflows
  • Mentor and coach junior compensation team members; may lead project teams and coordinate resources across functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred: Master's Degree

Required Years/Type Of Experience

  • Typically 7-10 years of progressive compensation or related analytical experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or enterprise initiatives
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic outcomes

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations or Professional Designations

Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical / Job Knowledge:

  • Advanced knowledge of compensation principles including job architecture, market pricing, pay structures, and incentive design
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FLSA) and ability to apply in complex scenarios
  • Ability to translate market data and analytics into strategic recommendations and actionable insights
  • Experience with equity and executive compensation preferred

Computer / Systems Skills

  • Experience with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, PayFactors)
  • Advanced Excel/data modeling skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets

Communication / Leadership Skills

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Highly effective consultative, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to lead projects, drive alignment, and navigate ambiguity

Other Skills

  • Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking capabilities
  • Strong business acumen and ability to connect compensation strategies to organizational outcomes
  • Ability to operate independently with a high level of judgment and discretion
  • Continuous improvement mindset with focus on scalability and operational excellence

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, including extensive use of a keyboard and mouse
  • Ability to view and analyze data on computer screens for extended periods
  • Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conferencing, and in person
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and move about the office environment
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Maximum lifting requirement (if applicable): up to 10lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

Work is generally performed at a desk.

Travel: Occasional

Percentage (if applicable): 10 %

Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

Our Benefits Program Includes

  • Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic life insurance
  • Short-and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident insurance
  • Teammate Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.

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