Compensation Analyst

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Compensation Analyst I to support our compensation programs and systems. The role involves processing routine pay actions, maintaining job descriptions, and administering data across compensation systems.

The position requires strong attention to detail and service orientation, with collaboration across HR partners and managers. Prior HR or compensation experience and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education required: HS/GED.
• Education preferred: College degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in HR or compensation. Experience using Microsoft Excel. Experience working with metrics, statistics, or data analysis. Experience using compensation software or other HR-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports compensation programs and systems.
• Processes routine pay increases, bonus payments, market adjustments, merit increases and annual incentives.
• Maintains position and job description information and administers compensation-related systems.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries with attention to data accuracy and service orientation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Customer service

Education

HS/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Compensation Analyst I provides collaborative, team and service-oriented support for the organization’s compensation programs and systems.

This position processes routine pay increases, bonus payments, market adjustments, merit increases, and annual incentives; maintains position and job description information; and administers compensation-related systems and data.

The Compensation Analyst I also responds to employee and manager inquiries and requires strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, Human Resources partners, and other team members.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED

Education preferred: College degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in Human Resources or compensation. Experience using Microsoft Excel. Experience working with metrics, statistics, or data analysis. Experience using compensation software or other HR-related systems.

Additional skills: Ability to communicate compensation-related information to managers and employees clearly, concisely, and professionally. Demonstrates a responsive, service-oriented approach to assisting employees and managers. Maintains a positive attitude and works collaboratively as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including filters, sorting, vlookup, PivotTables and macros, or the demonstrated ability and willingness to develop these skills. General proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications, or the demonstrated ability and willingness to develop these skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, systems, and organizational needs.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al