Senior Compensation Analyst, Total Rewards & Insights

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Compensation professional to design and manage pay programs, analyze jobs, wages, and incentives for internal equity and external competitiveness.

The role supports training, policy updates, and collaboration with HRBPs; requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and several years of experience; strong analytical skills; MS Office and HRIS familiarity; on-site role in the Total Rewards department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources Management or related discipline OR a Master's degree (or ability to obtain a Master's degree within one year) and two years of progressive experience in compensation or a related field required.
• Three years of progressive experience in Compensation or related field, with emphasis on the practical application of statistical theory.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access, and HRIS systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service focused and able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and managers in a team-based environment.
• High level of agility and sense of urgency in dealing with clients and executives.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Serves as SME on projects for larger compensation initiatives.
• Supports and identifies opportunities for enhancement and change in compensation programs, policies and procedures.
• Recommends and implements approved changes to process and policy.
• Conducts job evaluation analyses and equity analyses.
• Presents written recommendations based on analysis and budgetary considerations.
• Partners with HRBP to consult and advise on departmental requests.
• Conducts large scale market studies and presents proposals to department management.
• Assists in developing solutions for complex issues with a compensation component.
• Coordinates work with outside consultants regarding surveys or wage studies.
• Partners with HRBP and leaders to revise job descriptions using data from managers and others.
• Ensures updates in HRIS and acts as a compensation SME on system implementations.
• Assists in management of annual performance evaluation and merit increase process.
• Manages annual update of salary structures based on benchmark data.
• Assists with education, training and quality audit activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provides expert consultation on pay decisions and policies; conducts training for managers.
• Reviews and recommends changes to compensation policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, HR or related discipline

Master's degree (or ability to obtain within one year) with two years of experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

HRIS systems

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Compensation professional to design and manage pay programs, analyze jobs, wages, and incentives for internal equity and external competitiveness.

The role supports training, policy updates, and collaboration with HRBPs; requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and several years of experience; strong analytical skills; MS Office and HRIS familiarity; on-site role in the Total Rewards department.