Overview

This dynamic new Senior Analyst role will be a key player within the Compensation and Benefits teams, supporting our employees' benefits and compensation plans.

The Sr. Analyst, Total Rewards will support operations and analysis of both benefits and compensation, gaining a unique, cross-team view. This position will address both compensation and benefit needs in an agile manner, allowing space for optimization and development of new tools and offerings across both teams.

Qualified applicants must have completed:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Five years of professional experience in Compensation or Benefits, or Total Rewards.

Additional experience and education that contributes to this role includes:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certifications.

• Prior project planning experience

• Experience working in a healthcare or academic environment.

• Master's Degree

Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

Benefits Responsibilities:

• Analyze file feed errors with vendors and internal service providers; ensure accurate file feed processing

• Support the day-to-day operations of benefits programs and identify areas for process improvement.

• Conduct benefit audits to mitigate undue risk and cost

• Support special (one-time) projects designed to optimize benefits administration and solutions

• Provide guidance and support on escalated benefits-related questions and issues.

• Identify opportunities for more effective collaboration with the (HR shared services) Employee Experience Team.

• Provide support in coordination and execution of the annual enrollment process.

Compensation Responsibilities:

• Support leaders in the planning and tracking of forward-looking compensation initiatives.

• Maintain a client portfolio within the UUHC business and/or service lines, providing compensation consultation and support to leaders.

• Conduct position evaluations, market pricing, pay consistency reviews and other compensation analyses in support of assigned client group.

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain job descriptions.

• Analyze market trends and recommend competitive compensation strategies for assigned client groups.

• Review and recommend updates to salary structures, ensuring competitive market positioning.

• Conduct pay parity audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of compensation and/or benefits principles and practices.

• Experience translating project objectives into executable tasks.

• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various levels of management.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and Compensation.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Five years of professional experience in Compensation or Benefits, or Total Rewards.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certifications.

• Prior project planning experience

• Experience working in a healthcare or academic environment.

• Master's Degree

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 70906
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name 525 Plaza
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category Human Resources
Workplace Set Up Hybrid