Benefits and Compensation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION :

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV / AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer / questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around : primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV / STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

SALARY : $74,500- $89,400

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Benefits and Compensation Specialist is responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs and compensation structures to ensure market competitiveness and compliance with legal requirements. This role plays a critical part in developing, implementing, and maintaining equitable compensation practices and benefits plans that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the organization's strategic goals. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring the organization's compensation strategies remain competitive and equitable, fostering employee satisfaction and retention.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The Benefits and Compensation Specialist supports the organization by ensuring that compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws. This role is responsible for maintaining compensation structures, overseeing benefits administration, conducting salary benchmarking, and ensuring payroll accuracy. Additionally, the specialist collaborates with HR leadership to implement total rewards strategies, manage vendor relationships, and support employees with compensation and benefits inquiries.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Compensation Management :

• Implement and maintain compensation structures that align with market trends and organizational objectives.
• Conduct salary surveys, benchmark compensation, and recommend pay structure adjustments to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Administer incentive programs, bonuses, and other variable pay plans to reward performance.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for executive compensation structures and practices.

Benefits Administration :

Payroll & Compliance :

Employee Support & Training :

EDUCATION / LICENSURE :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications :

OTHER INFORMATION :

Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE / AA