Compensation Analyst

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

1d•$98,206 - $147,303•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrator Compensation manages the administration and delivery of compensation programs and services at University Hospital, ensuring alignment with hospital and Human Resources policies, practices, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Under the direction of the Director of Total Rewards, Compensation and Leaves Management, this role partners closely with HR leadership, management, and staff to develop and implement compensation strategies that support organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and operational needs. The role also supports labor relations efforts by assisting with the negotiation, interpretation, and implementation of collective bargaining agreements with unions representing University Hospital employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience serving as an Administrator Compensation or in an equivalent compensation-focused role, including a minimum of two (2) years with direct responsibility for compensation administration and labor relations.
Proficiency skill level in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of database applications such as Microsoft Access.
Familiarity with compensation benchmarking, salary surveys, and market analysis.
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Compensation or comparable enterprise compensation systems
Experience in a unionized healthcare, public-sector, or academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Total Rewards, Compensation, and Leaves Management, manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of compensation-related policies, procedures, programs, and forms.
Oversees the Banner position control function and job classification and reclassification processes; conducts compensation and market reviews and provides recommendations related to departmental reorganizations and internal equity.
Manages the Competency-Based Job Description process for University Hospital to ensure compliance with Joint Commission requirements, including oversight of the job description library to ensure all approved position descriptions are current, accurate, and grammatically correct.
Ensures appropriate salary surveys and market studies are conducted to evaluate and validate University Hospital’s compensation programs and pay practices.
Oversees the implementation of negotiated union wage programs, including timelines, supporting documentation, and coordination with Human Resources, Payroll, and hospital leadership; participates in the development and execution of non-union compensation programs.
Supervises compensation staff responsible for the day-to-day administration of compensation programs, including hiring, performance management, discipline, professional development, and other personnel actions.
Assists the Chief Negotiator during collective bargaining by compiling and analyzing compensation data, evaluating union proposals, developing goals and strategies, drafting proposals and counter-proposals, and tracking tentative agreements and outstanding negotiation issues.