Total Rewards Analyst
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Supporting Our People Through Competitive, Equitable, and Meaningful Rewards
At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Human Resources team is committed to creating an exceptional employee experience that supports our mission of delivering outstanding patient care. We are seeking a knowledgeable and analytical Total Rewards Analyst to support the administration, design, and governance of our compensation, benefits, and retirement programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates strong analytical and technical expertise, and is committed to ensuring our total rewards programs remain competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
What You'll Do
- Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis using salary surveys, peer data, and market trends to support competitive compensation structures.
- Support annual merit, bonus, and promotion cycles, including budget modeling, system configuration, auditing, and post-cycle analysis.
- Evaluate job descriptions, apply internal leveling criteria, and recommend salary grades and FLSA classifications for leadership review.
- Perform pay equity, regression, and cohort analyses to identify pay compression and potential disparities and develop recommendations for corrective action.
- Analyze health and welfare plan utilization, claims trends, cost-sharing metrics, and renewal projections to support financial planning and vendor negotiations.
- Support open enrollment planning, system configuration, testing, employee enrollment analysis, and data validation.
- Reconcile monthly benefit premiums across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems and monitor vendor compliance with service-level agreements.
- Monitor retirement plan contributions, employer matching calculations, payroll funding, and compliance with annual IRS contribution limits.
- Support retirement plan governance and committee activities through investment fee analysis, provider benchmarking, and data-driven reporting.
- Coordinate annual retirement plan audits and nondiscrimination testing, including ADP/ACP, coverage, and top-heavy testing.
- Support regulatory reporting and compliance activities, including Form 5500, ACA reporting, and state pay transparency requirements.
- Conduct eligibility, dependent, and deduction audits across HRIS and benefits platforms to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Evaluate legislative and regulatory changes and assess their financial and operational impact on compensation and benefits programs.
- Develop executive dashboards and reports analyzing total rewards investments, retention, turnover, and compensation metrics.
- Partner with Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, vendors, carriers, recordkeepers, and auditors to ensure accurate data, effective program administration, and sound governance.
- Provide technical guidance and support to HR team members while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Uphold Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s standards for service excellence, professional communication, workplace safety, infection control, and patient safety.
What You'll Bring
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards analysis.
- Healthcare or hospital experience strongly preferred.
- Experience developing financial models, participating in compensation surveys, and presenting analytical findings to senior leadership.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable recommendations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
- Experience with enterprise HRIS, payroll, compensation, and benefits administration systems.
- Familiarity with benefits administration platforms and retirement plan recordkeeper systems.
- Experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or HRIS analytics tools preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage compliance calendars, deadlines, audits, and multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and safeguard sensitive employee and benefits information.
- Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance and support to HR team members.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field required.
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) strongly preferred.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
- Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.
Required Training & Compliance
- Must maintain all required certifications, mandatory education, and annual occupational health requirements in accordance with hospital policy.
- Must comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant requirements.
- Must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, ethical conduct, and information security when handling employee compensation, benefits, retirement, and protected health information.
Why Join Valley Presbyterian Hospital?
At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, you'll join a team where people feel connected to a meaningful mission, supported by their colleagues, and empowered to make a difference. Employees consistently report strong teamwork, a sense of belonging, and pride in serving our community. Our culture emphasizes respect, collaboration, inclusion, and compassionate care, creating an environment where people can grow professionally while making a lasting impact.
If you are an analytical total rewards professional who values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Valley Presbyterian Hospital team.