Senior Total Rewards Compensation Consultant

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Job Description:

The Senior Compensation Analyst provides consultative compensation support and leads complex analytics, job architecture work, and compensation governance activities. This role manages advanced modeling, salary structure stewardship, HRIS-based reporting and audits, financial analysis and process improvements to ensure consistent application of compensation standards and compliance expectations. The analyst partners with leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, and HRIS to support strategic decisions and strengthens team capability through guidance and peer review.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Provides consultative support on offers, promotions, retention, internal equity, market adjustments, and workforce planning decisions.

• Leads job architecture and job evaluation work, including job description quality control and FLSA-aligned classification support.

• Maintains salary structures, grade assignments, ranges, and differentials; recommends adjustments based on market and internal analyses.

• Leads advanced compensation analytics, including scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and trend analysis to support enterprise decisions.

• Conducts pay equity analyses and develops recommendations aligned with governance and organizational objectives.

• Leads compensation planning activities (merit and incentives) including controls, audits, manager guidance, and issue resolution.

• Reviews compensation proposals for compliance with established guidelines, documentation standards, and job architecture alignment.

• Governs market data strategy for assigned scope, including survey participation, job matching, data management, and methodology documentation.

• Leads HRIS compensation audits and reconciliations; drives root-cause resolution with HRIS and Payroll and implements sustained controls.

• Develops dashboards and reporting tools; delivers executive-ready summaries and recommendations.

• Drives process improvements that strengthen controls, reduce manual work, and improve cycle quality and employee experience.

• Leads compensation projects end-to-end, including requirements gathering, analysis, stakeholder alignment, and implementation planning.

• Supports compliance readiness through audit trails, documentation, and consistent application of pay practices.

• Provides training, peer review, and technical guidance to other analysts to ensure quality and consistent practice.

• Serves as a mentor and/or lead to other analysts to provide feedback to further develop knowledge and skills.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in compensation required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Advanced knowledge of compensation strategy and administration, including structures, market pricing, job evaluation, and governance.

• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel modeling, data validation, and clear synthesis of complex findings.

• Ability to perform and explain pay equity analysis concepts and translate results into actionable recommendations.

• Strong consultative communication and influence skills with leaders and HR partners.

• Strong project leadership skills, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

• Ability to design and maintain repeatable analytics, dashboards, and audit processes using HRIS reporting and tools.

• High discretion and strong judgment handling sensitive compensation data and decisions.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.