Manager, Compensation
Dallas, TX, US
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.
Primary Purpose
Manage the compensation team including responsibility for designing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing all aspects of the compensation program for Parkland to ensure the program will attract, retain, motivate, and reward the staff required to successfully meet the goals and objectives of Parkland.
Minimum Specifications
Education
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, preferably specializing in Human Resources studies.
Experience
- Must have six (6) years of relevant experience, with four (4) of those years in direct compensation roles and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Prefer Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must have proven written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of automated human resources information systems, preferably PeopleSoft.
- Must be capable of recruiting, developing and motivating people.
- Must be able to think creatively and strategically, in order to develop and implement management procedures within policy guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, manage, engage, and retain the compensation team.
- Analyzes, on an on-going basis, all aspects of the current compensation programs. Designs, implements, and maintains a system that remains internally equitable, externally competitive, legally compliant, prudent, and easy to maintain and administer.
- Ensures up-to-date job documentation exists on all jobs to aid compensation staff and others in ensuring effective Parkland operations.
- Responsible for supporting a designated customer service group in all aspects of their compensation needs in order to enhance effective operations for the designated departments.
- Ensures that salary ranges for jobs are based upon accurate and up-to-date market data as well as the job’s internal worth to Parkland. Analyzes market survey data, on a regular schedule, and recommends grade and structure changes to Parkland management in order to ensure jobs are paid at a competitive level.
- Designs, implements, and maintains a comprehensive performance appraisal program for employees and executives that effectively measures employee performance and serves as a tool to facilitate performance improvement.
- Administers and monitors the effectiveness of the annual merit program, along with other base salary programs that ensure a competent employee’s salary moves toward the market rate over time.
- Provides advice, counsel, and education to employees at all levels in the organization on all aspects of the compensation program to ensure the programs are administered fairly, equitably, and with a high level of confidence in the equity and competitiveness of the program.
- Analyzes data, compiles reports, develops presentations, presents new ideas and responds to special requests which increase the overall effectiveness and credibility of the compensation program at Parkland.
Job Accountabilities
- Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
- Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
- Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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