Director Compensation Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Lead the organization's compensation philosophy, strategy and programs to support organizational goals.

Direct the design and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, premium pay, annual compensation planning and pay governance.

Partner with executive leaders, Human Resources, Finance and operational leaders to provide strategic compensation consulting and recommendations for hiring, promotions, reorganizations, retention and organizational change.

Lead market analysis and compensation analytics to evaluate competitiveness, pay equity, labor market trends, compression and workforce risks while providing actionable insights to leadership.

Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, compensation regulations, organizational policies and governance standards through audits, policy development and consistent administration.

Provide leadership for compensation systems, process improvements, budgeting and financial modeling while driving operational efficiency and enhancing the leader and employee experience.

Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing compensation team while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

Schedule:

Days Monday - Friday

Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years' progressive experience in compensation.

• At least four years of management experience.

• Experience leading compensation strategy, salary administration, market pricing, annual compensation planning and compensation governance.

• Previous experience utilizing Payfactors or other market pricing tools.

• Experience in non-profit or healthcare preferred.

• Previous Workday experience strongly preferred.

License/Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

• Society Human Resources Professional (CP/SCP) or Professional Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Expertise in compensation strategy, market pricing, salary administration, and compensation analytics.

• Knowledge of healthcare compensation practices and applicable federal and state employment laws.

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leaders, manage organizational change, and build collaborative partnerships.

• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

  • Climbing

  • Crawling

  • Kneeling

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

  • Balancing

  • Carrying

  • Crouching

  • Distinguish Colors

  • Lifting

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Standing

  • Stooping/Bending

  • Twisting

  • Walking

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

  • Grasping

  • Keyboarding/Typing

  • Reaching

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Sitting

  • Speaking/Talking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

  • Hearing

  • Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Biological Agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (jobs with patient contact) (BBF)

  • Chemical Agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex)

  • Electrical Shock/Static

  • Explosives (pressurized gas)

  • Mechanical Moving Parts/Vibrations

  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as x-ray, cat scan, gamma knife, etc.)

  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Rare (1-33%):

  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.