Altais

Compensation

Full Description

About Altais: At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone—starting with the people who deliver it. We believe physicians should spend more time with patients and less time on administrative tasks. Through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care, we help doctors do what they do best: care for people. Altais includes a network of physician-led organizations across California, including Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group Riverside, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected healthcare system. About the Role Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team? We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients. The Total Rewards Partner plays a critical role in designing and administering competitive compensation programs and job architecture frameworks to attract, retain, and motivate top-tier talent. This role requires a curious, proactive professional who is eager to learn, ask questions, and continuously improve processes. The position ensures compliance, effective employee communications, and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on physician and advanced practice professional compensation in a healthcare setting. Additionally, this role partners closely with the Payroll team (within Finance) to ensure accurate and timely processing of compensation changes, merit cycles, and incentive payouts. You will focus on: Strategic Leadership & Program Stewardship Steward the total rewards strategy to ensure clarity, competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals. Provide strategic thought partnership for new roles and job band creation. Support Compensation Committee materials and executive compensation strategy. Design and expand salary, bonus, and recognition programs aligned with mission and values. Develop new incentive plans for unique staffing arrangements and emerging strategies. Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and People teams for policy alignment. Compensation Administration Lead bi-annual compensation cycles including cash and equity reviews, partnering with Finance and People Programs teams. Administer comprehensive compensation programs including market data reviews, base pay, and incentive plans. Lead annual compensation planning including benchmarking, merit increases, and bonus payouts. Manage job architecture and leveling framework to ensure clarity and fiscal discipline. Analyze external market data and internal compensation information to recommend job grading and leveling. Conduct job evaluations and participate in compensation surveys. Track and calculate accruals for incentives with Finance. Systems & Process Optimization Continuously evaluate and enhance compensation systems and processes, leveraging technology where appropriate. Actively identify opportunities to improve workflows and enhance data integrity through curiosity and problem-solving. Maintain Workday architecture for job grades, positions, ranges, and descriptions; ensure payroll accuracy. Build and maintain compensation analytics for transparency and data-driven decisions. Manage vendor relationships and streamline compensation processes. Payroll Collaboration Collaborate with Payroll (Finance) to ensure compensation changes are accurately reflected in pay runs. Provide timely and accurate data for merit, bonus, and off-cycle adjustments. Serve as the primary liaison between HR and Payroll for compensation-related audits and reconciliations. Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies between Workday and payroll systems. Policy, Compliance & Governance Develop scalable Total Rewards policies and procedures. Stay current with compliance trends; ensure accuracy of regulatory deliverables. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and legal requirements. Communication & Enablement Lead communication and education efforts related to compensation programs. Facilitate performance management processes including merit and incentive planning. Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, explaining compensation programs clearly and thoughtfully. The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 5+ years experience in compensation 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources operations and systems, preferably in healthcare. Expert knowledge of California labor laws. Strong understanding of compensation principles and incentive plan design. 3+ years Workday expertise in HCM and Advanced Compensation Knowledge of Payfactors and Economic Research Institute The Base Salary for this position is $75,000 - $90,000/year In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage 401k savings plan with a company match Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays You Share Our Mission & Values: Compassion We act with empathy and a deep respect for the challenges faced by physicians and their patients. Our work is driven by a genuine commitment to improving lives and ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, understanding, and humanity. Community We foster a culture of collaboration--with physicians, patients across the healthcare ecosystem, and among our teams. By building strong, trusted relationships, we create a unified community focused on advancing patient care and physician well-being. Leadership We lead with integrity and vision, setting the standard for excellence in physician support and healthcare innovation. Through collaboration and expertise, we empower others to lead, drive change, and shape the future of care. Excellence We are relentlessly focused, results-driven, and accountable for delivering measurable value to physicians and the patients they serve. Our high standards reflect our commitment to excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. Agility We embrace change as a constant and respond swiftly to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. With flexibility and forward-thinking, we adapt, innovate, and act decisively to keep physicians at the forefront. Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Altais and its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide to us. Please refer to our ‘CPRA Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants’ to learn how we collect and process your personal information when you apply for a role with us. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws. If you’re a big thinker, bold innovator, and fiercely motivated to drive change, consider joining our team. We are dedicated to creating exceptional healthcare experiences by building tools that cultivate the health and well-being of physicians, patients, and the clinical community.