Leading the day-to-day execution and evolution of compensation and benefits programs across Cadence is the core of this role. You will combine analytical depth with hands-on operational ownership to deliver competitive, equitable, financially sustainable rewards and a clear, responsive employee experience. You will build scalable processes for a distributed workforce spanning clinical, non-exempt, and corporate roles, partnering closely with People, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and stock administration.
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day execution and evolution of compensation and benefits programs across Cadence
Build scalable processes for a distributed workforce spanning clinical, non-exempt, and corporate roles
Partner closely with People, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and stock administration
Own the benefits broker relationship, setting priorities, reviewing service delivery, coordinating renewals, and evaluating recommendations on plan design, cost, and employee needs
Coordinate the broker, medical and disability carriers, benefits administration platform, and other providers across plans covered by the company’s wrap arrangements; clarify responsibilities and resolve cross-vendor issues
Evaluate benefit costs, utilization, employee feedback, and vendor performance; develop recommendations and budgets in partnership with Finance and People leadership
Coordinate plan documentation, required notices, reporting, and compliance activities with the broker, administrators, Legal, and Finance, maintaining clear owners and deadlines
Own the benefits service model, including employee inquiries, escalations, knowledge resources, service standards, and vendor handoffs
Serve as the designated reviewer for system workflows and benefit requests, including qualifying life events, dependent changes, enrollment corrections, and COBRA handoffs; validate supporting documentation, eligibility, effective dates, and downstream updates under established procedures
Partner with Payroll and Finance to reconcile elections, deductions, carrier eligibility, and invoices; investigate discrepancies and coordinate timely corrections
Lead annual open enrollment from renewal planning through system testing, employee communications, enrollment reconciliation, and post-enrollment issue resolution
Partner with Talent Acquisition and onboarding teams to explain benefits accurately and ensure new hires receive timely enrollment guidance
Partner with leave administration on benefits continuation and disability-related handoffs, maintaining clear ownership across functions
Lead benefits workstreams for the transition from a professional employer organization, documenting which services must move to internal teams or new vendors and establishing coverage for inherited employee-support volume
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Partner with People systems owners and vendors on plan configuration, eligibility rules, approval workflows, carrier connections, and payroll deductions
Own benefits acceptance testing, data reconciliation, employee communications, and readiness checks before launch; track defects and post-launch stabilization
Maintain documented procedures, access controls, reviewer coverage, and escalation paths so critical benefits processes remain reliable during absences and peak periods
Lead two compensation cycles each year, coordinating timelines, budgets, eligibility, planning data, manager guidance, approvals, payroll handoffs, and employee communications
Maintain ongoing market intelligence and refresh salary ranges and market pricing as roles, hiring markets, and workforce needs evolve
Build and maintain scalable job levels, salary structures, compensation guidelines, and exception processes with People leadership and Finance
Analyze internal equity, pay positioning, range placement, and compression; recommend appropriate adjustments and document decisions
Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer pricing, leveling, cash and equity recommendations, and approval of exceptions within established authority
Support the design and administration of incentive programs where applicable, aligning measures, costs, and operating processes with business objectives
Coordinate with stock administration on compensation-cycle equity inputs, new-hire grants, refresh recommendations, approved award data, and employee communications; reconcile handoffs while preserving stock administration’s ownership of grant processing and records
Support executive compensation benchmarking, cash and equity analysis, and recommendations in partnership with People leadership, Finance, Legal, and external advisors
Prepare analysis and materials for executive and Board or compensation committee review as needed; track required approvals and coordinate implementation of approved decisions
Requirements
5+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits, with meaningful hands-on ownership across both compensation and benefits
Experience leading compensation cycles, market benchmarking, salary structures, and offer support
Experience managing benefits brokers and carriers, open enrollment, employee escalations, and benefits administration workflows
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to validate complex data and communicate clear recommendations
Experience implementing or improving rewards processes and systems in a growing, multi-state organization
Working knowledge of compensation and benefits compliance requirements and sound judgment about when to involve Legal, brokers, or specialized advisors
Ability to manage overlapping deadlines, influence cross-functional partners, and communicate sensitive rewards information with accuracy and discretion
Nice to have:
Healthcare technology or technology company experience, including clinical, non-exempt, and corporate employee populations
Experience transitioning benefits from a professional employer organization to direct administration
Experience with Alliant, Aetna, Lincoln, Rippling, TriNet, or comparable brokers, carriers, and platforms
CCP, CEBS, or a comparable compensation or benefits credential
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental & vision
Paid time off
401k plan + matching
Paid parental leave
Home office stipend
About the Company
Cadence is the clinical AI company automating the treatment of chronic disease. It partners with more than 20 leading health systems, has deep EMR integrations, a dedicated medical group, and experience serving a population of more than 100,000 patients. Cadence has been recognized by TIME as one of the Top 100 HealthTech Companies and by LinkedIn as a Top Startup (#4, 2025).
