Garner’s mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all.
We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our approach guides employees to higher-quality, lower-cost care, creating a system that works better for everyone. Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures.
Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country. Our products are trusted by the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry, and we are building a team of talented, mission-driven individuals who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at scale.
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Total Rewards and Talent Management to join and help shape our next-generation People function. In this hands-on leadership role, you will own the design, management, and continuous improvement of Garner’s job architecture, performance processes, compensation programs, employee benefits, and People tech systems. You will be key in developing the infrastructure for a distinctive, exceptionally high-performance organization–using your subject matter expertise as an input, but building from first principles. This role reports to the Head of People.
Where you will work:
This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
What you will do:- Lead the continuous development of Garner’s performance, internal movement, and compensation infrastructure
- Manage bi-annual performance reviews, promotions, and compensation planning cycles
- Develop employee and manager-facing tools and training around Talent Management and Total Rewards
- Manage and evolve Garner’s job architecture (job families, leveling, competency framework, pay bands, etc.) and compensation programs (cash, equity incentive plans, bonus/commission structures, etc.)
- Own the design and administration of healthcare benefits, ancillary benefits, 401k plan, and perks
- Operate as the “product manager” for People systems, tools, and operational workflows; drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency/automation
- Design and manage People Analytics dashboards; use data to continually assess organizational health and identify areas for improvement
- Partner on complex change management initiatives; lead projects or provide support in any area of the People function as needed
- 7+ years of experience in the People/HR space, with 2+ years in a Talent Management and/or Total Rewards leadership role at a modern pay-for-performance organization. Product and/or Consulting experience is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets abilities are required for this role. Experience building scalable compensation planning tools and people analytics dashboards strongly preferred. AI capabilities desired
- A combination of high ownership mentality, agility, and exceptional project management skills that has resulted in a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives in a rapidly evolving, high-bar environment
- A deep interest and nuanced understanding of innovative, needle-moving performance and compensation practices
- Experience with healthcare benefits design and administration preferred.
- Strong written communication and an eye for visual design (tools, training, etc.)
- A willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and do whatever is necessary to ensure company success
- A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback
The base salary range for this position is $230,000-$275,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k), Teladoc Health and more.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in People/HR
- 2+ years in a Talent Management and/or Total Rewards leadership role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets abilities
- Experience building compensation planning tools and people analytics dashboards
- Experience with healthcare benefits design and administration
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Garner Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — The Garner benefit can significantly reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for those enrolled in company medical plans when care is routed to identified Top Providers. Reimbursement caps are presented as sufficient to make common services near‑zero cost when used as designed.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous, with explicit references to a 12‑week leave policy. This offers predictable support for new parents across birth, adoption, or placement.
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Flexible Benefits — Roles are structured as hybrid/remote with company‑sponsored in‑person gatherings, alongside flexible PTO for salaried staff. This combination emphasizes location flexibility while maintaining periodic in‑person connection.
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What We Do
Garner Health is a health tech startup that is transforming the healthcare economy by enabling patients to receive high-quality and affordable care. Garner Health has two core offerings: Garner, a benefit program that uses a new approach to data science and incentive accounts to help employees find the best doctors in their communities, and Garner DataPro, a provider recommendation platform that serves referrals based on the most accurate provider performance and directory data in the industry. Garner Health’s offerings utilize over 75% of the medical claims data in the United States to objectively examine patient outcomes based on more than 500 specialty-specific quality and efficiency measures. By analyzing millions of healthcare journeys across 82 distinct medical specialties, Garner Health sets a new industry standard in delivering reliable, actionable referrals and navigating patients to the highest-quality providers. Garner Health is a remote-first company based in NYC.
Why Work With Us
Our values connect us in caring deeply about doing something different and hard — transforming the healthcare economy. They create an actionable set of norms for how we operate, including how we make decisions and support one another. Learn about our values here: https://www.getgarner.com/about.
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