Compensation Analyst
About The Position
The Compensation Analyst supports, analyzes, evaluates, and monitors the administration of Emory Healthcare’s compensation programs to promote internal equity and external competitiveness. The role reviews compensation policies, procedures, and programs and helps educate employees and managers on their application. It conducts market analyses and recommends job-specific market adjustments using market data and calculated variances. The analyst supports compensation administration, market research, annual performance management, salary increase and incentive programs, and process improvement. The role works with internal client groups and HR Business Partners to provide consistent, responsive service, and handles routine issues independently while escalating more complex matters to senior staff. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and follows a hybrid arrangement, splitting time between remote work and the office. Travel may be required less than 10% of the time.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of professional human resources experience; healthcare experience is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, health education, or a related field; experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Must complete an Excel proficiency test before an offer is extended.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous compensation administration experience is strongly preferred.
- Healthcare human resources experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Workday, or Oracle is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Determine salary quotes for new hires, promotions, demotions, and transfers using established methodologies.
- Process wage and salary changes related to performance, market adjustments, or job reclassification.
- Ensure compensation transactions and evaluation forms are accurate and complete.
- Assist in educating employees and managers about compensation programs, policies, and philosophy.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners on job description creation, equity reviews, and salary-related concerns.
- Conduct market pricing for specific jobs and recommend market adjustments to maintain competitive pay practices.
- Participate in salary surveys, complete survey submissions, and research supplementary market data sources.
- Support administration of annual performance management, salary increase, and incentive programs.
- Assist senior team members in improving compensation processes for efficiency and alignment with business needs.
- Build relationships with internal client groups and HR Business Partners to support business lines.
- Provide consistent and responsive customer service for compensation-related inquiries.
- Maintain knowledge of trends and best practices through educational opportunities, professional organizations, and peer networking.
- Handle routine issues independently and escalate more complex problems to senior staff as needed.
- Participate in achieving departmental objectives and goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start on day one.
- Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs.
- Family-focused benefits.
- Wellness incentives.
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
