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Job Summary
The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Under the direction of the Human Resources Leadership and in partnership with other applicable departments and leaders performs a variety of responsible professional, technical and analytical classification and compensation activities related to the maintenance of the Skagit Regional Health (SRH) compensation system. Maintains and ensures consistent application of SRH’s compensation standards.

Essential Functions
Reviews new positions in anticipation of recruitment to ensure appropriate classification. Based on position-specific information, determines if an existing description can be used for classification. Uses published or conducts ad hoc surveys to obtain and analyze market pay rates. Makes recommendations on appropriate pay grade level. Reviews recommendations within SRH context for internal equity. Prepares reports on findings and handles administrative steps to formalize recommendations. Responds to requests for compensation reviews. Researches situations as they arise related to aspects of compensation to provide clarity for resolution in consideration of contract provisions, historical practices, similar situations, etc. Develops and documents procedures to streamline processes and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Provides analytical support and data analysis on projects and human resource metrics. Reviews and recommends salary placements for new hires. Provides data input to annual salary surveys. This position may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and is will perform other related duties as assigned. Adheres to all SRH, department and location specific policies.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other discipline directly related to the position.

Experience/Training
Two years’ experience performing compensation and data analysis strongly preferred.

License/Certifications
None.

Other Skills
Knowledge of applicable regulations, federal and state laws and public sector employment. Broad knowledge of human resource, employee and labor relations, organizational development. Knowledge of organizational and team dynamics and methods to support continued improvement in these areas. Ability to develop and present concise information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of operations within the healthcare industry. Ability to identify, utilize and interpret workforce-related metrics. Proficient in the use of MS Office application as required. Proficient in the use of a major HRIS.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.