Program Manager Compensation - HR Shared Services

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a seasoned Compensation Leader to drive strategic compensation programs across the organization. You will manage initiatives, partner with HR and Finance, and mentor a team to deliver data-driven decisions. Strong project management and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

The role emphasizes wage and hour compliance, union contract administration, and alignment with organizational strategy, with occasional travel and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 8 years of compensation experience required.
• Healthcare compensation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA and wage/hour laws.
• CCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation projects from initiation through completion with timelines and deliverables.
• Lead union compensation initiatives including wage structure and contracts.
• Oversee merger, acquisition, and restructuring compensation activities.
• Develop executive-ready analyses and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across compensation initiatives.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and operations to align compensation planning.
• Mentor compensation team members.
• Review job descriptions for alignment of essential functions.
• Maintain compensation process documentation.
• Handle ticket queues within SLAs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Union contract administration

Advanced Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance or related field

Tools

HRIS/Compensation systems

Job description

Summary:

Leads the execution and development of strategic comprehensive programs across the ministries. Manages multiple compensation initiatives, provides technical leadership to team members, and partners with HR leadership and operational stakeholders to optimize total rewards strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Manage compensation projects from initiation through completion, including developing project plans, coordinating team activities, establishing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring the successful execution of compensation initiatives.
• Manage union compensation, including wage structure compliance, contract implementation, grievance response, and coordination of union-related compensation changes.
• Lead merger, acquisition, and organizational restructuring compensation activities.
• Lead compensation projects, including market analysis, job evaluations, pay equity assessments, and compensation program design and implementation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal policy adherence across all compensation initiatives.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders on workforce and compensation planning and execution.
• Maintain compensation process documentation.
• Manages multiple ticket queues within established SLAs.
• Mentor compensation team members on technical analysis, quality, and project execution.
• Review team market pricing/benchmarking of jobs, including ad hoc reviews as requested.
• Develop and present executive-ready compensation analyses and strategic recommendations through comprehensive PowerPoint presentations to inform leadership decision-making.
• Evaluate new and revised job descriptions, ensuring the job content is aligned throughout and reflects appropriate essential functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance or related field.

Experience

• 8 years of experience in compensation required, healthcare experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in union contract administration and labor relations
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities
• Advanced understanding of FLSA and other federal and local wage and hour legislation
• Intermediate knowledge of HRIS/compensation systems
• Advanced understanding of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Proven experience managing large-scale compensation projects across complex organizations
• Occasional overnight travel

License/Certification/Registration

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) through WorldatWork preferred

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time