Compensation Analyst

Starting Annual Salary: $75,000/yr + DOE
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we welcome diversity; we encourage, uplift, and are honored to serve people who have been historically underrepresented and underserved. Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare to low-income residents of Washington and Yamhill Counties, with a special emphasis on seasonal and migrant farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we employ and serve.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary: The Compensation Analyst (CA) supports and informs VGMHC’s compensation program to ensure pay equity and facilitate market-informed decision making that aligns the organization’s compensation philosophy. The CA researches job market trends, analyzes related data, and maintains expert knowledge of federal, local, and state compensation laws. The CA is the primary compensation advisor to Employee Services & Labor Relations Manager and the VP of Talent, Insights, and Organizational Development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Implement and administer compensation systems including compensation policies and pay equity analysis.

· Assist managers with drafting job descriptions to ensure descriptions accurately reflect the work performed by incumbents or for new positions.

· Interview and survey employees and managers to gather and document job requirements, credential and qualification information, including duties, responsibilities, and skills required for each job, and education, training and experience possessed by each employee.

· Use job analysis, salary survey data, and pay equity models to determine appropriate salary offers for new hires and promotions.

· Assess jobs for FLSA exempt or non-exempt classification, salary scale, and range placement.

· Benchmark jobs against survey data and other market information to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.

· Prepare and maintain job classifications and salary scales.

· Prepare and present summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.

· Conduct data and cost analyses to support union negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.

· Analyze company bargaining proposals for employee benefits and union demands; obtain and analyze cost data for company and union proposals.

· Conduct and participate in compensation surveys.

· Prepare management, EEO, and other related reports.

· Maintain organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation laws, regulations, and union contract provisions.

· Compare and benchmark existing benefit offerings with those of comparable employers; participate in area and industry surveys, analyze results of surveys, and develop specific recommendations to ensure benefits are cost-effective and competitive.

· Oversee ACA reporting and compliance.

· Develop and implement process for regular review of all job descriptions.

· Support annual 403(b) audit and ensure accurate and timely completion of 5500 reports.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

HIPAA Requirements

The Compensation Analyst must handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties and have access to PHI of VG employees in order to provide benefit-related guidance to employees. All employees are required to read the content of PHI records only to the extent needed to perform the functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Specific knowledge and understanding of state and federal compensation and pay equity laws.

· Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

· Ability to work independently and take initiative.

· Ability to prioritize work to meet all regulatory and contractual guidelines.

· Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with managers, staff, and coworkers.

· Ability to use independent judgment to assess circumstances, evaluate risks, identify possible impacts, and ensure compliance based on data and statistics, state and federal law, VG policy, and the union contract.

· Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in person, orally, and in writing.

· Ability to provide thorough, well-reasoned advice based on research and data.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain composure in stressful situations.

· Ability to work collaboratively to achieve goals.

· Knowledge of compensation and benefits processes and HRIS system administration.

· High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

· Excellent attention to detail

· Proficient with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.

· Commitment and alignment to Virginia Garcia’s mission, vision, and values.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

· Three years’ experience in compensation and pay equity analysis required.

· Experience with the healthcare industry, unionized environments, and non-profits is preferred.

· CCP certification a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

Accountability

· Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values

Customer-Focus

· Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations

Teamwork

· If someone needs help, help them

Initiative

· Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work

Confidentiality

· Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others

Ethical

· Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work

Respect

· Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients

Communication

· Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others

Physical Requirements:

Percentage of time spent:

· Standing: 5%

· Walking: 10%

· Sitting: up to 85%

· Lifting/Carrying: less than 5%

· Bend, Reach, Stoop: less than 5%

· Use of Computer: up to 80%

Working environment/Physical Hazards:

· Work in a well-lighted, ventilated environment.

Equipment used:

Office Equipment

· Computer, cell phone

· Telephone, fax, copier, scanner, printer

Immunization:

Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy.

Job description represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.

VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.