Michigan Medicine is searching for a lead compensation consultant for compensation programs, a brand-new addition to our growing team. The lead compensation consultant for compensation programs will lead the development and implementation of compensation programs, strategies, and projects and provide consultative advice to HR business partners and Michigan Medicine leaders. Reports to the director of compensation.

Remote and hybrid work options available with the required ability to travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan on occasion.

Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis effective January 19, 2023; the posting will close on January 31, 2023.

In this position you will

• Manage high visibility compensation programs  from  concept through delivery, including the design and administration of incentive plans, annual merit and labor market program, compensation education & communication, vendor, and contract management
• Collaborate with members of the compensation consulting & analyst teams, HR business partners, finance, HRIS and other key stakeholders in the administration of Michigan Medicine’s compensation programs
• Lead and support multiple compensation projects & cross-functional teams, including the strategic assessment of program effectiveness and modeling of potential program changes, developing, and managing policies and processes, and complying with regulatory changes.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to distill insights, convey findings and provide data-influenced recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with salary survey participation, market analysis, job evaluation, and compensation plan design and administration
• Proven ability to embody Michigan Medicine’s core values of caring, innovation, inclusion, integrity, and teamwork.
• Strong program and project management knowledge and skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary compensation principles and practices, core areas of compensation administration, and laws and regulations commensurate with a level of at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and lead cross-functional partners to accomplish projects and results.
• Demonstration of a high degree of intellectual curiosity to discover new approaches to recurring issues, tackling problem solving with a positive attitude and tenacity to complete difficult tasks.
• Ability to think critically and independently and work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated technology literacy skills with proficiency in using MS office tools with the ability to create dynamic tools and models to interpret and analyze data.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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