Associate Director of Sales Incentive Design - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Associate Director of Sales Incentive Design is responsible supporting sales growth in UnitedHealthcare s Medicare, Medicaid and Individual & Family Plans (IFP) businesses by designing compensation programs for employee sales agents and management roles as well as broker agencies. This individual will work closely with sales leadership, human capital, sales operations, legal and the compensation administration teams to build incentive programs that meet and exceed growth objectives. As a leader on the Sales Commissions and Incentives team, this individual will be a consultative expert in incentive compensation plan design, modeling, administration, and governance.

You ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead compensation projects including program design, market analysis, integration of acquisitions, and new program implementation while maintaining alignment to overall compensation philosophy
• Provide support for calculation of incentive compensation payouts by writing and interpreting plan documents, implementing controls to maintain payment accuracy, and reviewing payout trends
• Design non-standard financial incentives (e.g. forgivable draws, SPIFs)
• Partner with Finance to ensure bonus payouts are consistent with corresponding financial measures
• Provide analytics in the review of current incentive plans for effectiveness against objectives
• Recommend modifications to current plans or development of new plans to leadership
• Create robust analyses, including financial impact and regression against current plans, to be used as decision support about program modification or new plan development
• Develop employee education and communication materials for compensation programs to ensure target audience comprehension and program adoption
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the compensation field (e.g. theories, frameworks, calculation methodologies, technologies, trends)
• Lead various special projects as required You 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:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience designing sales incentives plans and programs
  • 3+ years of experience compensation consulting to a variety of audiences, including senior and executive leaders
  • 3+ years of experience in compensation impact and budget analysis
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • MBA or equivalent business degree
    • Certified Compensation Professional CCP
    • Previous experience within the health care industry and/or Medicare
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data
    • Prior experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities, and achieving solutions under deadlines
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
      
      Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)
      
      Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
      
      All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group s Telecommuter Policy.
      
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
      
      

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