Senior Compensation Analyst

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to serve as the organization’s compensation SME, advising leaders on philosophy, governance, and market-aligned pay practices within a unionized healthcare environment.

The role includes designing and administering compensation programs, conducting analyses, and supporting workforce planning with reports and dashboards. Strong analytical and consulting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive compensation or HR analytics experience.
• Certifications such as CCP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead analyst on complex compensation projects and provide guidance to HR partners and leaders.
• Evaluate positions to determine job classification, salary grade, exemption status, and equity.
• Advise leaders on offers, promotions, reorganizations, retention, and compensation strategy.

Skills

Compensation analytics

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Costing analyses

Salary benchmarking

Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CCP

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

PHR

SPHR

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as the organization's primary compensation subject matter expert (SME), providing strategic consultation and guidance to operational leaders, HR leadership, and Talent Acquisition regarding compensation philosophy, pay practices, compensation governance, and workforce planning initiatives. .In collaboration with HR leadership, responsible for the design, analysis, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that support organizational objectives, workforce needs, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent provides consultative support to leaders and Human Resources partners regarding compensation practices, conducts complex compensation analyses, administers compensation programs, evaluates positions, and develops recommendations that support equitable, market-competitive pay practices in a highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment.

Role Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as the organization's primary compensation subject matter expert (SME), providing strategic consultation and guidance to operational leaders, HR leadership, and Talent Acquisition regarding compensation philosophy, pay practices, compensation governance, and workforce planning initiatives. .In collaboration with HR leadership, responsible for the design, analysis, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that support organizational objectives, workforce needs, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent provides consultative support to leaders and Human Resources partners regarding compensation practices, conducts complex compensation analyses, administers compensation programs, evaluates positions, and develops recommendations that support equitable, market-competitive pay practices in a highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serves as lead analyst on complex compensation projects and may provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to compensation analysts, HR partners, recruiters, and departmental leaders. Conduct complex compensation analyses, market pricing, salary benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and costing analyses to support compensation decisions and organizational objectives.
• Evaluate existing, revised, and newly created positions to determine appropriate job classification, salary grade placement, exemption status, and internal equity considerations.
• Serve as a compensation consultant to leaders, HR partners, and recruiters regarding job offers, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, retention strategies, and compensation-related matters. Provides consultation and recommendations to executive leadership regarding compensation strategy, organizational restructuring, market competitiveness, executive compensation, retention strategies, and labor-related compensation matters.
• Leads the design, development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of compensation programs, salary structures, incentive plans, retention programs, and other pay initiatives to support organizational strategies.
• Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, job architecture, compensation guidelines, and compensation-related policies and procedures
• Conduct and participate in compensation surveys; analyze market trends and emerging compensation practices; prepare recommendations for leadership review.
• Develop compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses to support workforce planning, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions related to compensation and collaborate with union representatives and leadership as needed.
• Assist with compensation-related audits, regulatory compliance reviews, and documentation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive compensation, human resources analytics, finance, or related experience, including significant experience in market pricing, job evaluation, compensation administration, and compensation consulting.
• CCP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other relevant compensation or HR certification preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare, academic medical center, or highly unionized environment preferred

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Position Details

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

Chief Human Resources Officer

FLSA Status

Exempt

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $67,482 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care:

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Pay Transparency:

Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.