Program Manager Compensation - HR Shared Services

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Irving, TX is seeking a senior compensation leader to drive the design and execution of comprehensive total rewards programs across the organization. You will lead multiple compensation initiatives, guide a team of professionals, and partner with HR leadership and operations to optimize pay strategies.

The role emphasizes union contract administration, regulatory compliance, and data-driven analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• 8+ years in compensation with healthcare or union experience preferred.
• Strong PM skills and leadership; FLSA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation programs across the ministry ensuring alignment with total rewards strategy.
• Manage compensation projects from initiation to completion with timelines.
• Oversee union compensation and contract implementations.
• Lead merger, acquisition, and organizational restructuring compensation activities.
• Develop executive-ready analyses and present to leadership.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Union contracts

HRIS

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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