Sr Compensation Specialist

There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital consistently earns a Glassdoor Employee Choice Award and is named to its "Best Place to Work" list. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There is a unique bond when you are part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compensation Support Specialist to assist with the administration of our compensation programs and practices. The ideal candidate will support data analysis, reporting, and project coordination, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all HR data processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for compensation programs and practices, including data compilation and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports related to compensation and benchmarking.
• Conduct data audits, identify discrepancies, and implement necessary corrections.
• Manage the full lifecycle of survey participation, from distribution to follow-up and data collection.
• Interpret routine HR policies and procedures, responding promptly and professionally to information requests.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive information.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate HR data processing and information management.
• Focus on benchmarking and performance metrics to enhance the quality and effectiveness of HR service

​Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with HRIS or compensation systems is a plus.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in any HR related area.
• Experience Exception: Bachelors degree with some HR support experience preferred.
• Some experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), preferred and a general comfort with digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively, plan and prioritize own work.
• Able to stay calm under stress and deal with ambiguity.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $26.00 - $45.50 per hour for the role of Sr Compensation Specialist.

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