Compensation and Retirement Manager

Surgery Partners Careers•Nashville, TN

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Compensation and Retirement Manager - Hybrid Opportunity This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday. Position Summary The Compensation and Retirement Manager is responsible for the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Company’s compensation programs, qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, and equity/stock programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the Company’s Total Rewards philosophy and business strategy. The role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Payroll, Legal, HR Business Partners, and external vendors to deliver market-aligned, compliant, and data-driven compensation and retirement solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, retirement plan administration, and equity administration.
Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, Section 409A, and compensation governance.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and equity administration platforms (e.g., ETRADE, Fidelity, Shareworks, UBS).
Strategic and analytical mindset
Strong financial acumen
High attention to detail and compliance rigor
Executive presence and ability to influence
Vendor management expertise
Confidentiality and sound judgment
Ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with public-company equity administration preferred.
CCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and equity planning.
Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using survey data (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson).
Lead job architecture governance, leveling, and pay range administration.
Perform compensation analyses including internal equity, compression, pay-for-performance alignment, and promotional increases.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay transparency and pay equity regulations.
Partner with Finance on budget modeling, accruals, and forecasting.
Prepare materials and analytics for executive leadership and Compensation Committee, as applicable.
Oversee administration of 401(k) plan including eligibility, contributions, match calculations, compliance testing (ADP/ACP), Form 5500 coordination, and annual audits.
Serve as primary liaison with recordkeeper, trustee, investment advisor, and ERISA counsel.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
Manage non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan administration including deferral elections, distributions, and 409A compliance.
Coordinate participant communications and annual enrollment processes.
Support Retirement Committee governance and reporting.
Oversee administration of equity programs (RSUs, stock options, PSUs, ESPP, etc.).
Partner with Legal and Finance on grant documentation, insider trading compliance, and SEC reporting requirements.
Manage relationships with equity plan administrator/broker.
Ensure accurate processing of grants, vesting, exercises, releases, and tax withholding.
Coordinate with Payroll on equity income reporting and tax compliance.
Assist in equity plan design strategy aligned to shareholder and executive compensation best practices.
Maintain plan documents, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, Section 409A, SEC rules, and other applicable laws.
Participate in vendor RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management.
Identify automation and system integration opportunities across HRIS, payroll, and equity platforms.
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.