WittKieffer is proud to partner with Baystate Health, based in Springfield, Massachusetts, leading their national search for their next Director of Compensation. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources Operations and Total Rewards, the director will play a critical role in shaping Baystate Health’s compensation policies and structures. The ideal candidate will have healthcare experience with an understanding of physician compensation. This role is responsible for developing and implementing compensation plans for all Baystate Health employees, including staff, providers, and executives. Key responsibilities include creating policies related to salary, benefits, and bonuses, and managing the implementation process of these plans. Additionally, the director ensures all compensation plan documents are current and oversees a team comprising analysts, consultants, and a manager dedicated to physician and advanced practitioner compensation plans and programs. The director plays a vital role in fostering a work environment that supports employee satisfaction and organizational performance. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Baystate Health is a five hospital, not-for-profit, integrated academic health system serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. With roots dating to the founding of Springfield Hospital in 1883, Baystate Health has been providing high quality, compassionate healthcare in the Pioneer Valley for more than 140 years. With an annual budget over $3 billion, the health system includes approximately 1,000 beds, more than 13,000 employees and operates on the Cerner EHR platform across the care continuum. Baystate Health is one of the largest health systems in New England with more than 1,500 physicians (65% employed), and 640 advanced practice professionals delivering care across the region. The successful Director of Compensation candidate will: Oversee the development and implementation of the Baystate Health compensation philosophy, policies, and procedures with transparency and less complexity. Coordinates the implementation of all annual compensation programs such as annual base pay increases, COLA, incentive and variable compensation plans, executive compensation annual review, and equity/market review and adjustments. Evaluates and recommends annual pay increases, the bonus program, and Baystate Health Administrative Variable Compensation Plan as well as Provider Incentive Plans to retain and drive the performance of existing employees and recruit new talent to the enterprise. Maintain an up to date working knowledge of laws and regulations regarding discrimination in compensation practices to ensure compliance with legal standards. In collaboration with Director Employee Relations and Staff Attorney recommend changes to the Baystate Health compensation policies based on new laws or best practices Build and develop a strong team to staff the compensation department. The preferred candidate will have at least five years of progressive experience in compensation field, ideally in a healthcare setting. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related healthcare field required. A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or HR and/or a certification as Compensation Professional is preferred. Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Anissa Conner and April Allen using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking the buttons below or via email, at: aconner@wittkieffer.com . The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague, express interest, or apply for a position.

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