Compensation Specialist

Overview

How have YOU impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Compensation Specialist is responsible for assisting in the administration of Hackensack Meridian Health Compensation programs.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Compensation Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Researches and resolves compensation issues based on employee inquiries.
• Handles all Leader Self Service transactions within PeopleSoft that roll up to the Compensation department including, but not limited to, pay rate change requests, employee transfers, position reclassifications, and additional pay changes.
• Manages the Human Resources Job Description Library ensuring all job descriptions are updated as well as in the proper job description format and maintained within PeopleSoft.
• Develops job descriptions reflecting appropriate title, essential functions, qualifications, and requirements.
• Conducts internal comparisons to ensure wage and salary range recommendations are equitable.
• Evaluates and analyzes salary data and makes recommendations to more senior members of the compensation team for approvals.
• Participates in compensation surveys compiling and submitting requested data followed by analyzing the results and making recommendations to more senior members of the compensation team.
• Compiles statistical information and prepares reports relating to compensation and position management utilizing the HRIS system.
• Creates and provides reports using PeopleSoft and Excel spreadsheets.
• May provide support for productivity programs (gainsharing, patient experience) as needed, such as program implementation or maintenance.
• Partners with all divisions within Human Resources as well as Finance and Payroll in various functions.
• Evaluates compensation offers for internal transfers and new hires.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field 
• Some experience in a related area or field 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to analyze and interpret large data files

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior Human Resources experience 
• Prior Compensation experience 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!