Compensation Specialist Senior

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

November 02, 2026

Department:

16001022 Comp COE

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Allina Commons in Minneapolis, MN for occasional onsite work

Job Description:

Administers and implements compensation programs and practices to assigned client groups ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness. Ensures compensation programs support the organization’s strategic objectives and meet legal requirements. Provides internal consultation to business units regarding: job evaluation and design, classification of positions, base pay administration and the administration of various compensation and rewards practices. Leads the department’s data and analysis function by owning and administering market pricing systems, participating in multiple salary surveys, managing demands of cyclical reporting needs and performing market analysis. Mentors and provides daily guidance to Compensation Analysts and Interns.
Principle Responsibilities

• Serves as strategic compensation partner for assigned client group(s) to provide data, answer questions and respond to requests.
  • Consults with assigned client group(s) to conduct job analysis.
  • Conducts job evaluations and formulates recommendations for appropriate market range using market data.
  • Determines appropriate classification for jobs, including Fair Labor Standards Act status.
  • Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation for all job evaluations.
  • Participates in the annual market review of key benchmark positions.
  • Mentors and leads compensation analysts and interns for reporting functions and daily tasks.
• Owns Reporting and System requirements for Compensation CoE.
  • Conducts department audits, sets-up job codes in systems, runs reports, provides analysis and recommendation of data and trends.
  • Leads compensation department standard reporting, dashboards and metrics to monitor compensation programs.
  • Lead support for generation and maintenance for Compensation data and articles on HRConnect for all applicable audiences.
  • Ensure annual compensation processes updates are executed in the appropriate systems including market rages, MIP and LTIP eligibility premium profiles and other related pay functions.
• Leads large cyclical processes for Compensation CoE.
  • MIP Administration: Administers the annual Management Incentive Plan by updating participant eligibility and preparation of annual bonus calculations.
  • Annual Benchmarking: updates MarketPay systems and creates overall timeline and strategy for Compensation CoE to execute and deliver to the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, finance, economics or statistics
• 3+ years related experience in human resources

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

  

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.