Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and evaluation of compensation programs across the healthcare system. This position performs market analysis, job evaluations, salary recommendations, job classification, and compensation reporting to help ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices. The analyst partners with Talent Acquisition, and operational leaders to provide data-driven compensation guidance that supports organizational goals. The Compensation Analyst serves the Aultman Health System and ensures that compensation programs and practices follow organizational policies as well as state and federal statutes and legislation.

Human Resources provides administrative services to all companies and departments throughout the Aultman system. Primary services include compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and education and career advancement. Primary hours for operation are day shift, Monday thru Friday; available to colleagues via in person, phone, mail, email, in person, or via Help Desk ticket.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of compensation HR analytics, finance, or related experience.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems. Infor or Payscale experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with expert knowledge of Excel.

• Ability to lead confidential and sensitive meetings
• Knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing practices.
• Understanding of healthcare compensation concepts and workforce structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and compensation-related reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics.

• Conduct market pricing analyses using healthcare and general industry compensation surveys.
• Evaluate new and existing positions to determine appropriate job placement and pay structure alignment.
• Prepare compensation recommendations related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and internal equity reviews.
• Support administration of salary structures, pay ranges, incentive programs, and compensation policies.
• Analyze compensation data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain job descriptions and compensation-related documentation.
• Assists managers with job descriptions for each position in the organization; ensures descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents.
• Assist with annual compensation planning activities, including market and merit reviews and salary structure updates.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for HR leadership and management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Respond to compensation inquiries from system partners, Talent Acquisition, colleagues and operational leaders.
• Participate in compensation projects, process improvements, and system implementations.
• Maintain data integrity within HRIS and compensation systems.
• Interviews and surveys colleagues and managers to gather and document job, organizational, and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.
• Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.
• Prepares and maintains job classifications and salary scales.
• Prepares and presents summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.
• Gathers data from market-based compensation surveys; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.
• Collect and analyze wage and salary data to facilitate compensation management functions
• Participates in third party compensation surveys and provides continuous research with peer companies and external markets
• Works closely with Talent Acquisition to develop internal and external offers
• Conducts annual compensation reviews of job levels, benchmarking to formulate recommendations to ensure competitive, cost‑effective, and legally compliant compensation programs and practices
• Conducts data and cost analyses to be used in employee negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Advises management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, compensation policies, human…