UMH Sparrow - COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health in Lansing, MI is seeking a compensation support specialist to assist with pay setting, market pricing, and HRIS data maintenance. The role focuses on timely, customer-focused service to leaders and staff.

You will participate in salary surveys, help create job codes, and generate reports using HRIS and market pricing tools. Strong Excel skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or associate degree with HR experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years HR experience acceptable.
• Experience with data analysis and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation processes promptly and customer-focused.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and administering compensation programs.
• Establish pay rates aligned with contracts and philosophy.
• Run 3rd party market surveys and respond with data for analysis.
• Market price classifications using market pricing software.
• Create job codes, position codes, and other data requests using HRIS.
• Track and assist in collecting job descriptions.
• Provide training and support to users related to talent management and compensation projects.
• Create and generate reports using HRIS, talent management, and market pricing tools.
• Provide additional compensation support, including ad hoc projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the compensation team.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Data entry

Confidentiality

Pivot tables

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Associate's degree in HR

High school diploma with HR experience

Tools

HRIS software

Market pricing software

Excel

Job description

Job ID: 56226

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job

Support compensation processes in a timely and customer-focused manner. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, rate of pay setting, market pricing, salary survey participation, maintenance of job descriptions, updating information in HRIS system pertaining to job codes and other relevant data tracking.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides support to leaders and team members pertaining to compensation matters in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and administering compensation programs.
• Establish rates of pay for non-leadership classifications consistent with compensation philosophy and in compliance with bargaining unit contracts.
• Completes 3rd party market surveys and responds to requests for data to be used for analysis.
• Market price classifications using market pricing software.
• Create job codes, position codes, and other data requests using HRIS system.
• Track and assist in the collection of job descriptions.
• Provide training and support to users related to the talent management system and various compensation projects.
• Create and generate reports using HRIS systems, talent management systems, and market pricing programs and other software as needed.
• Provide additional compensation support, including but not limited to, ad hoc special projects as needed.
• Provides general administrative support to the compensation team as needed.

Job Requirements

• General Requirements: N/A
• Work Experience: See education section
• Previous experience in a health care setting, preferred.
• Previous experience with presenting to small groups, preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree and no HR experience OR associate's degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in HR OR HS diploma and a minimum of 4 years' experience in HR.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Proficient with computer software (MS Office)
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to manipulate, organize and validate data in spreadsheets using various functions (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and to use sound judgement.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn about compensation and other HR matters.
• Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of leaders and team members.
• Ability to build constructive, collaborative relationships with leaders and co-workers.
• Analytical problem-solving skills are required, in addition to being self-directed, organized and efficient.
• Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Demonstrated high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must complete work accurately.
• Willing to ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Demonstrated data entry and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to manage demanding situations with patience and tact and maintain a service-oriented demeaner.

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Administrative/Clerical

Requirements:

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level New Grad