Analyst, Provider Compensation

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York is seeking a Provider Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. You will analyze provider compensation data, support planning cycles, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and Operations to deliver data-driven recommendations.

The role emphasizes building reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, and translating complex datasets into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, workforce analytics, healthcare administration, or related analytical function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience handling large and complex datasets.
• Experience developing reports, presenting analytical findings, and supporting data-driven business decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, financial systems, reporting tools, healthcare analytics, compensation benchmarking, or physician compensation programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support physician and provider compensation programs through data collection, analysis, reporting, and project execution.
• Maintain and validate compensation, productivity, workforce, demographic, and market benchmark data for accuracy.
• Conduct compensation analyses, market studies, and benchmarking to support planning and decision-making.
• Assist with annual compensation planning cycles, survey submissions, and market data refresh initiatives.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations communicating key compensation insights and trends.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations for compensation leaders and stakeholders.
• Support compensation redesign initiatives, incentive plan analyses, productivity-based compensation programs, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve analytical tools and methodologies.
• Build expertise in physician compensation through hands-on project work and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

HRIS & payroll

Benchmarking

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

Provider Compensation Analyst

This role is ideal for an analytically driven professional who enjoys working with complex data, uncovering insights, and helping shape compensation strategies in a dynamic healthcare environment. At MSK, you will partner with leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and Operations to support provider compensation programs, enhance processes, and deliver meaningful, data-driven recommendations that impact organizational decision-making.

Role Overview

• Support physician and provider compensation programs through data collection, analysis, reporting, and project execution.
• Maintain and validate compensation, productivity, workforce, demographic, and market benchmark data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct compensation analyses, market studies, and benchmarking activities to support compensation planning and decision-making.
• Assist with annual compensation planning cycles, survey submissions, and market data refresh initiatives.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations that communicate key compensation insights and trends.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations for compensation leaders and business stakeholders.
• Support compensation redesign initiatives, incentive plan analyses, productivity-based compensation programs, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve analytical tools and methodologies.
• Build expertise in physician compensation through hands‑on project work, mentorship, and collaboration across Total Rewards and business teams.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, workforce analytics, healthcare administration, business intelligence, or a related analytical function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Experience developing reports, presenting analytical findings, and supporting data-driven business decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, financial systems, reporting tools, healthcare analytics, compensation benchmarking, or physician compensation programs is preferred.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical curiosity with a passion for exploring data, identifying trends, and solving complex business problems.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, navigate gray areas, and apply sound judgment when making recommendations.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful learner who proactively seeks new knowledge, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and high‑quality deliverables.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and confidently challenge assumptions through thoughtful, data‑driven insights.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday–Friday
• Location: Hybrid (1x a week on site) 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY
• Reporting To: Manager, Compensation

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Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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