Senior Compensation Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

Provide quantitative analysis and consultation to business unit(s) on work design, organizational design, classification of positions, and contemporary compensation and reward practices, including alternative recommendations for consideration. Serve as an expert resource for senior operational leaders and other Compensation staff. Assist with the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of contemporary job design and compensation and reward programs. Works closely with HR business partners and business leaders to drive solutions that attract, reward, and retain talent and support business objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Act as a strategic partner to assigned business entities of JHHS in managing the needs assessment, design, and implementation of customer solutions related to compensation and reward services.
• Work with health system and entity senior leadership to examine root problems and develop recommendations to address key issues that have great impact across the health system.
• Based on HR and organizational design principles, perform complex analysis, develop alternative recommendations, and formulate implementation strategies for contemporary job design and compensation and reward programs that support the recruitment and retention of high-quality staff.
• Serve as a mentor to other Compensation staff, providing coaching and guidance. Research and evaluate professional trends and issues within both HR and compensation specifically, and educate other staff. Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
• Advise and coordinate with management and staff personnel in the proper classification of positions, interpretation of job classifications, and the application of compensation and reward policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing job evaluation and design plans by performing research into occupational characteristics and preparing and analyzing statistical data that reflect internal and external market considerations. Conduct job audits, where applicable.
• Prepare job descriptions, recommend corresponding compensation levels and salary ranges, and communicate recommendations in a concise, customer-focused format.
• Complete compensation surveys of companies and hospitals; provide analysis and preliminary recommendations relative to job evaluation, design, classifications, and market trends.
• Audit pay practices to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation applicable to wage and hour laws and regulations and internal pay policies; thoroughly document findings and recommend appropriate compliance solutions.
• Assist in the design of management information systems that provide hiring managers and supervisors with requisite information regarding salary administration, including salary equity reports, ongoing market comparative data, internal equity analysis, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. (Required)
• Requires seven years of progressively responsible compensation experience in job evaluation, data acquisition and analysis, survey completion and analysis, job description creation, and pay policy interpretation. Compensation experience in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills to include complex formulas, tables, charts, lookups, and data modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation tools and programs.
• Advanced knowledge of job evaluation process and salary administration practices.
• Advanced knowledge of performance management programs and incentive pay practices.
• Advanced knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations such as the Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and personnel administration theories and practices preferred.
• Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to interact with employees and management at all levels in problem resolution.
• Ability to work in a team-focused collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Compensation experience in a healthcare/clinical environment is strongly desired.
• High level of analytical ability and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated ability with Human Resources Management Information Systems and computer applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with compensation software systems.
• Ability to conduct activities and make decisions according to ethical standards
• Ability to analyze and present information and maintain accurate and detailed records
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and effectively prioritize assignments
• Proven ability to clearly articulate information and advise other professionals on policy and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, complete tasks without immediate supervision, and work with senior leaders to accomplish goals with the ability to lead and train
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (includes Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Certified compensation professional (CCP) (Preferred)

Salary Range: Minimum $43.50 per hour - Maximum ​​​​​​​$69.60 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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