Compensation Manager

Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! 

Compensation:

• The target wage range for this position is an annual minimum base salary of $‎114,920.00 up to a maximum of $137,103.20
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons.

Purpose:

The Compensation Manager will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer. They will be responsible for managing the organization’s compensation programs, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits program, and associated policies and procedures while championing Neighborcare’s Core Values and Service Commitments. This position will collaborate closely with the Human Resources Team and organization leaders to provide great customer service to our staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise related to the compensation programs and best practices for salary determination for new hires, promotions, and adjustments. Responsible for compensation analysis, including job analysis and internal/external equity reviews. 
• Conducts FLSA and market analyses of new and updated positions.
• Partners with Human Resources leadership to conduct the annual review of the organization’s salary structure as well as the analysis of staff pay against other incumbents and the external market. Conducts annual benchmarking of pay ranges and provides recommendations for adjustments, update and maintains salary structures for union represented and non-union staff
• Manages compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for represented staff. Drives annual salary review process including development of tools and templates to implement across the organization. 
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to compensation and benefits, monitors federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits and keeps the HR Leadership Team up to date.
• Leads organizational benefit design to ensure benefit programs meet staff needs, are competitive and cost effective, legally compliant and effectively communicated
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to direct reports
• Manages vendor relations and third-party contracts related to compensation and benefits. Works with the broker and benefit carriers as needed to resolve benefit eligibility issues and file feed issues, as needed
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to compensation and benefits, 
• Develop, implement, and manage proper controls and guidelines for compliance and accuracy of plan operations, work projects, and administration of compensation and benefit programs
• Oversees participation in salary surveys and ensures organizational compensation goals are achieved
• Maintains accurate and complete files on benefit providers/carriers regarding plan descriptions, contracts, amendments and other related documents
• Perform other duties as assigned within job qualifications

Required skills:

• Knowledge and expertise with compensation administration, including development of policies and programs, general salary administration, and management of annual market and salary review
• Understanding of Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Demonstrated ability to manage benefits administration from eligibility to termination, open enrollment, and qualifying life events
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of health and welfare plans and 403(b) plan administration
• Knowledge of COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and all applicable federal and state leaves of absence laws
• Ability to create presentations and education materials for all audiences
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee potential obstacles and proactively identify solutions and resolve issues
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, complex information to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Possess a positive, service-oriented attitude with strong time management and organizational skills with exceptional follow-through to maintain workload
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure while having difficult conversations or under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and exercise exceptional judgement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Compensation, Benefits, HR, and administration is required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in compensation and benefit management
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience administering defined contribution plans
• Experience managing compensation and benefits in a Union environment

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with UKG and /or Payscale a plus 
• Experience managing compensation and benefits in a Healthcare environment a plus
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Union: No

About Neighborcare Health:

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan.

We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.

Learn more about us at here.

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.  

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