Compensation Consultant

Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes: 30 hospitals 280 sites of care 4,281 beds 24,000+ team members 8,200+ nurses 1,800+ aligned providers 5.8M annual provider encounters 421 medical residents Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success. Job Overview: The Compensation Consultant serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and HR stakeholders, providing expert consultation and guidance on compensation programs, policies, and practices. Reporting to the AVP, Compensation, this role is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, administration, and evaluation of compensation initiatives that align with organizational objectives, attract and retain talent, and ensure market competitiveness. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and operational leaders, ensuring compensation programs and decisions are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s compensation philosophy. The position supports market pricing, salary structure governance, job evaluation, job architecture maintenance, pay transparency compliance, and annual compensation cycles (merit and short‑term incentives). The candidate combines compensation expertise with data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and a strong focus on pay transparency, pay equity, talent attraction, and competitive positioning for the organization. There is a strong focus on technology-driven processes and capabilities. Responsibilities Compensation Strategy & Consulting Partner with HR Business Partners and organizational leaders to provide strategic compensation guidance and recommendations. Conduct job evaluations, market pricing analyses, and internal equity reviews to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. …