Director of Compensation
Job Summary
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our culture, known as The Meaning of Care, sets us apart by helping families grow, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patients' needs, and celebrating personal health challenges. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where all employees make a real difference.
Responsibilities
Lead the organization's compensation philosophy, strategy, and programs to support organizational goals.
Direct the design and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, premium pay, annual compensation planning, and pay governance.
Partner with executive leaders, Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to provide strategic compensation consulting and recommendations for hiring, promotions, reorganizations, retention, and organizational change.
Lead market analysis and compensation analytics to evaluate competitiveness, pay equity, labor market trends, compression, and workforce risks while providing actionable insights to leadership.
Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, compensation regulations, organizational policies, and governance standards through audits, policy development, and consistent administration.
Provide leadership for compensation systems, process improvements, budgeting, and financial modeling while driving operational efficiency and enhancing the leader and employee experience.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing compensation team while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of ten years’ progressive experience in compensation. At least four years of management experience. Experience leading compensation strategy, salary administration, market pricing, annual compensation planning, and compensation governance. Previous experience utilizing Payfactors or other market pricing tools. Previous workday experience strongly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred. Society Human Resources Professional (CP/SCP) or Professional Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Expertise in compensation strategy, market pricing, salary administration, and compensation analytics.
Knowledge of healthcare compensation practices and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leaders, manage organizational change, and build collaborative partnerships.
Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
About the Role
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, our mission centers around service to our communities, financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse populations, and community benefit activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where all employees are valued. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.