At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it!
A Little About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.
A Little About You
You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Position Overview
The Senior Compensation Analyst partners with business leaders, People + Culture, and Finance to support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs. This role combines analytical rigor with strong business partnership to deliver market-informed, competitive, and operationally sound compensation solutions. The ideal candidate brings experience in compensation analysis, a consultative mindset, and a strong ability to use data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes and efficiency.Key Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders, People + Culture stakeholders, and FP&A to provide guidance on compensation philosophy, practices, and pay decisions.
Conduct complex compensation analyses and financial modeling to support recommendations, plan design, and strategic pay decisions.
Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and competitive reviews to ensure compensation programs remain aligned to market practices and business needs.
Support the design, implementation, communication, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, policies, and processes.
Administer compensation plans and payouts, including validation, audits, and reconciliation of results to ensure accuracy and alignment with plan design.
Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline compensation workflows, enhance offer support, improve analytical efficiency, and strengthen decision-making.
Prepare clear, executive-ready materials and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, reporting, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Support annual compensation cycles and other key initiatives, including merit planning, market adjustments, incentive administration, and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
3-5 years of compensation experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
CCP or CSCP certification preferred.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build models, analyze large datasets, and present insights effectively.
Experience using AI tools and automation solutions to improve analysis, workflow efficiency, and compensation-related decision support.
Experience with compensation benchmarking and market data interpretation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across stakeholders.
Experience with Workday preferred, but not required.
Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location and Workplace Flexibility
We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
Base Salary Range
$95,000.00 - $120,650.00At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.
Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected].
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.
What We Do
As a leading healthcare payments company, we price, explain and pay for care on behalf of payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of us. We partner with over 700 payers, 1.5 million providers, and millions of members -- enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.
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