Compensation Specialist - limited duration - remote OR/WA only

Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health system is seeking a Compensation Specialist to enhance employee support and engagement. This remote role involves providing consultation to various stakeholders and managing compensation data. Join a dedicated team focused on transforming HR practices to attract and retain top talent in the healthcare sector. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative culture, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a rewarding industry. If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of HR generalist experience required; three years in healthcare compensation preferred.
• Professional certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level consultation to Compensation customers at Legacy Health.
• Manage daily support activities for Compensation, including maintaining databases.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of HR Laws

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Excel

Word

HRIS Applications

Job description

Overview

Our mission of making life better for others includes every person we serve, including our employees. By promoting fair, competitive, and equitable pay practices, you will support compensation customers so that Legacy Health can work effectively as a team with a unified goal. If you view your work as a Compensation Specialist this way, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The People & Culture organization at Legacy prioritizes our people to better serve our patients. We are transforming a traditional HR function into a team of professionals developing creative solutions to attract, develop, and retain diverse, high-performing talent. Within this team, we foster curiosity, experiment with innovative approaches, and challenge past practices to anticipate workforce challenges. This is a pivotal moment in healthcare, and Legacy’s People & Culture team sees this as an opportunity to reimagine what it means to work in this complex yet rewarding industry. Our goal is to build a legacy where our people can do and be their best.

Remote Role Details

This is a remote role requiring occasional meetings at various Legacy locations across the Portland Metro area. All new hires must visit a designated Legacy Health office in Portland, Oregon, prior to their start date for a health assessment and to complete onboarding paperwork.

Organization Overview

As the largest nonprofit health system in the Portland-Southwest Washington and mid-Willamette Valley areas, Legacy Health operates six hospitals, including Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, dedicated solely to children’s care. We run over 70 primary, specialty, and urgent care clinics, employ nearly 3,000 doctors and providers, and have more than 13,000 employees. Our services also include labs and a research center. Major partnerships include PacificSource Health Plans and the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a collaborative mental health crisis center operated with regional health systems and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level consultation to Compensation customers at Legacy Health.
• Manage daily support activities for Compensation, including maintaining department databases with employee information and market salary and pay practice data.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: One year of applicable HR generalist experience required; three or more years in healthcare compensation preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Professional certification in a specialty area is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, along with customer service skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Tact and diplomacy are essential. Proficiency with personal computers, Excel, Word, and HRIS applications is required. Knowledge of laws and regulations related to HR, data collection and reporting, judgment, and problem-solving skills are also necessary.

Legacy’s Values in Action: Adhere to guidelines outlined in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Pay Range

USD $29.30 - USD $41.90 per hour.