Compensation Specialist

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Job description

Wage Update: St. Charles Health System is excited to announce that we are increasing our minimum wage to $18.00/hour effective October 31, 2021. Pay ranges are currently in process of being updated and may be higher than the range reflected below.

Typical pay range: $22.86 - $31.56

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Compensation Specialist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Director of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 8, 2021

OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Human Resources Department provides many services to our multi-hospital organization and medical groups including: talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, compensation and benefits management, information services, and on-boarding/off-boarding.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Compensation Partner and in partnership with other caregivers among the Human Resources Department, the Compensation Specialist is responsible for data collection, auditing and validation of various compensation related programs. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Acts as first line of representation for the compensation team and reassigns inquiries to compensation partner as deemed appropriate.

Responds to compensation related inquiries in a timely manner, building effective business partnerships. Provides compensation consultation to Business Leaders, HR Business Partners and the Recruiting team.

For new hire and transfer requests, provides placement-in-range assistance to the talent acquisition team using the appropriate compensation tools and adhering to all compensation policies and procedures.

Assists leaders with review of caregivers' qualifications and wage recommendations for promotions, transfers and non-disciplinary demotions.

Assists with the review of requests for new or revised jobs to determine appropriate pay grade assignment and FLSA status. Assists leaders in updating job descriptions to stay current and defer them to the Compensation Partner for pay grade and FLSA exempt status reviews.

Audits above maximum and below minimum wage reports and proposes necessary corrections.

Runs hours and anniversary validation reports to assist in step increases for union employees.

Conducts initial pass of equity reviews and provides recommendations.

Maintains survey data forecasting calendar. Assists in market job matching and survey data submissions.

Performs monthly wage book audit to ensure consistency with Workday data and to ensure positions and pay grades are appropriately aligned across the system.

Contributes to the development of compensation policies and practices.

Provides administrative support for compensation projects and initiatives.

Role models two-way communication of the St. Charles Health System mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the department.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant field

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements with the ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System campuses

Preferred: PHR/SPHR/SHRM-S/CP

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (2) years' experience working in an analytical-type role and/or experience in human resource support position.

Preferred: Previous experience in a compensation related role. Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Sitting, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Standing, lifting 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds.

Rarely (10%): Walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

No Risk for Exposure to BBP

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Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family:

SPECIALIST HUMAN RESOURCES

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Monday-Friday

Shift Start & End Time: