PROVIDER COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

About The Position

General Purpose Support provider compensation processes in a timely and customer-focused manner. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly payroll entry review and approval, market pricing, salary survey participation, updating information in HRIS/Ludi system pertaining to provider compensation, and other relevant data tracking

Requirements

See education section.
Proficient with computer software (MS Office)
Strong technical skills, with the ability to manipulate, organize and validate data in spreadsheets using various functions (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and to use sound judgment.
Self-motivated with a desire to learn about provider compensation and other HR matters.
Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of leaders and team members.
Ability to build constructive, collaborative relationships with leaders and co-workers.
Analytical problem-solving skills are required, in addition to being self-directed, organized and efficient.
Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
Demonstrated high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Must complete work accurately.
Willing to ask questions to ensure understanding.
Demonstrated data entry and keyboarding skills.
Ability to manage demanding situations with patience and tact and maintain a service-oriented demeanor.
Bachelor’s degree and no HR/Provider Compensation experience OR associate’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR/Provider Compensation OR HS diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in HR.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a health care setting, preferred.
Previous experience with presenting to small groups, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to leaders and team members pertaining to provider compensation matters in a timely and customer-focused manner.
Reviews bi-weekly payroll payments relative to contracts or compensation plan documents to ensure accuracy.
Updates internal tools as new market data is available.
Completes 3rd party market surveys and responds to requests for data to be used for analysis.
Maintain HRIS, compensation systems, and data integrity with IT and HR.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, calculations, and compensation rationale.
Track and assist in the collection of provider job descriptions and administrative time documentation, ensuring alignment with their assigned administrative roles
Create and generate reports using HRIS systems, provider compensation systems, and market pricing programs and other software as needed.
Provide additional compensation support, including but not limited to, ad hoc special projects as needed.
Provides general administrative support to the compensation team as needed.