Compensation Manager

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, Finance, or HR related discipline including people leadership.
• Preferred Experience : Healthcare and/or experience supporting a California based employer.
• License/Certification: None required
• Preferred License/Certification: CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP
• KNOWLEDGE
• These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.
• Extensive knowledge of compensation practices, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in compensation data analysis and market research.
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Benefits

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY The Compensation Manager is responsible for overseeing the Compensation component of Total Rewards, ensuring adherence to the organization's compensation philosophy and alignment with business goals. This pivotal role manages complex, cross-functional, enterprise-wide compensation initiatives designed to be internally equitable, externally competitive, and legally compliant. The Compensation Manager is tasked with overseeing annual compensation cycles, including merit planning, survey participation, benchmarking processes, and data analysis. A key responsibility includes continuously assessing market conditions to anticipate workforce, regulatory, and market trends, evaluating risks and tradeoffs, and recommending proactive solutions and pay practices to maintain competitive compensation plans and programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Manage the annual review process, including job evaluations, merit budget planning, and base pay/incentive plan reviews. Ensure compensation strategies align with organizational goals for various enterprise, populations including represented, non-represented, executives, and provider support. Recommend salary grades and market rates for specific jobs or functional areas, and develop incentive programs in collaboration with Total Rewards leadership. Support for the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), and other bonus programs across the enterprise. Oversee compensation survey participation, benchmarking processes, and year-over-year market competitiveness data analysis. Research and implement best practices and trends in compensation, maintaining a working knowledge of relevant legislation and labor contracts. Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals, providing guidance and support for their development. Communicate compensation program features and options, managing relationships with compensation vendors. Assist with annual department budget development, goal setting, and tracking of adherence. Supports org-wide position control committee. Design and evaluate compensation programs, including salary structures, incentives, allowances, and variable pay. Oversee the implementation, management, and governance of the compensation framework, including the job architecture and leveling tied to the compensation framework. Partner with HR leadership team (e.g. Talent Acquisition Manager, Labor, HRBP's etc.) to ensure effective implementation, adoption, and application of the compensation philosophy, pay grades, position leveling, promotion guidelines, career ladders, leveling criteria and policies. Assist with the development of the Total Rewards roadmap for achieving rewards strategies and goals. Provide expertise in the compensation area and work collaboratively with other subject matter experts to provide a more streamlined process for an increased HR customer experience supporting various strategic and special projects as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

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