Accountable for the design and implementation of compensation programs, policies, objectives and initiatives in support of the compensation philosophy and MaineHealth strategic goals. Oversees the collection of salary and incentive survey data to ensure the organization’s compensation programs/objectives are competitive. Ensures compensation programs remain within budgetary constraints. Partners in the development of messaging to employees to promote clarity and reinforce the value of compensation programs. Keeps abreast of regulatory, market, and practice changes and trends. Champions timely and robust data collection and analysis processes that support research and market, pay equity and other compensation studies. Provides direct leadership to the Compensation Team. Accountable for the development, costing, implementation, administration and ongoing analysis of compensation pay systems.