Note: Selected candidate will work onsite for first 90 days and will then be evaluated for a potential transition to one day onsite every two weeks.

At Houston Methodist, the Compensation Consultant position is responsible for working and consulting with assigned clients, performing compensation project work, market pricing reviews, pay equity cost modeling, compensation program administration, compensation policy reviews, pay plan maintenance, and analysis and data preparation to support various pay programs.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a resource and trainer for new compensation staff; orients, team members to help build confidence and competency in Houston Methodist systems and compensation practices.

• Consults with HR partners on operational challenges that impact compensation. In conjunction with Compensation leadership, develops recommendations within compensation guidelines in support of operations.

• Advises management and HR partners regarding effective use of pay plan policies, practices and tools. Participates in training of new HR partners to effectively operationalize compensation policies and practices.

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal departmental and organizational results.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In coordination with Compensation leadership, plans and completes compensation projects to support system organizational initiatives. Considers flexible modeling and proposals to balance operational and financial considerations.

• Assists in special projects with HR partners, in collaboration with operations leaders as needed as it relates to unique job evaluations, market analysis, compensation program administrations, pay for performance initiatives or related compensation issues.

• Prepares cost analysis associated with pay adjustments or pay program initiatives.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Audits compensation programs and data for assigned projects to ensure accuracy of reporting and payout. Assist colleagues and clients to ensure accuracy of data.

• Utilizes specialized compensation software to create reports and maintain information on market analysis and pay structures. Performs data management functions and, solves problems related to data integrity.

• Assesses, analyzes and consults on compensation requests and the impact across entities as well as the entire system. Adheres to all Department of Labor (DOL) and governing body requirements.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In collaboration with leadership, provides compensation recommendations that offer adaptability for changes in financial or operational goals.

• Maintains pay tables and salary structure data, participates in survey submissions, presents information to stakeholders as appropriate.

• Assesses and evaluates the utilization and participation in various annual compensation salary surveys to ensure maximum return on investment.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partners with Information Technology, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and other departments as needed to promote accuracy of data and process improvements. Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and activities.

• Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR management or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years of Human Resources experience which includes one year of compensation (e.g.market pricing pay equity review, modeling and costing, manipulation and analysis of data)

• Prior experience with HR/Compensation application systems preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) -- WorldatWork certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Knowledge of pay plan administration basics such as market pricing, creating and maintaining pay structures, market adjustment costing, and project status documentation

• Advanced user of spreadsheet applications and competent at word processing and presentation software

• Must be results oriented and highly organized

• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and work effectively with peers in a team situation

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

• Demonstrates keen attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and adapt quickly to change and problem solve a variety of tasks while ensuring timely and accurate completion of workload

• Ability to work independently and take initiative in areas of responsibility

• Strong time management skills

• Presentation and training skills

• Familiarity with database software used for pay plan maintenance

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.