Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist at Empower Pharmacy is a collaborative, data-driven partner who’s instrumental in the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the total rewards program that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent. This role blends analytical expertise with service excellence—translating market data and employee insights into equitable pay structures, competitive benefits, and clear communications that strengthen trust and engagement across the organization. As Empower expands access to affordable, life-changing medication for 300 million people, this role ensures that our systems, incentives, and insights grow in step with our mission.

• Administers total rewards programs by conducting comprehensive market analyses, benchmarking positions, maintaining pay structures, and ensuring internal equity while aligning compensation and benefits strategies with Empower’s growth objectives.
• Designs, administers, and continuously improves Go-to-Market (GTM) and sales compensation programs, including base pay structures, incentive models, and commission plans that drive revenue performance while ensuring competitiveness, fairness, and compliance
• Executes annual and cyclical programs including compensation reviews, incentive plan modeling, performance-based pay adjustments, and open enrollment, ensuring seamless execution, compliance with regulatory requirements, and a positive employee experience.
• Coordinates and optimizes benefit offerings by evaluating plan performance, analyzing cost and utilization trends, negotiating with vendors, and recommending enhancements that balance affordability, competitiveness, and employee satisfaction.
• Ensures full compliance with all applicable regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and IRS reporting requirements; proactively conducts audits, maintains accurate documentation, and partners with legal and compliance teams to minimize risk.
• Delivers insights and communications through dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into actionable recommendations; builds clear employee-facing materials to drive understanding, engagement, and trust in Empower’s total rewards philosophy.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Other abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Deep understanding of AI tools and technologies, including their application to compensation modeling, benefits analytics, workflow automation, and employee communications.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools; proven ability to interpret complex data and present insights to leaders and employees.
• Track record of building collaborative partnerships with HR, finance, vendors, and leaders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, with demonstrated success in designing and administering market-based programs, including Sales Team Compensation plans.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, or a related field required.
• Preferred Certifications include Certified Compensation Professional (WorldatWork); Certified Benefits Professional; Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional or Senior Certified Professional; Certified Employee Benefits Specialist; Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/