Compensation Analyst

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary The Faculty Compensation Analyst, Sr will support the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) Director, Faculty Compensation Administration, LCMG Sr. Director, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the oversight and administration of faculty compensation plan execution for each of LCMG’s seven Operating Units. This role supports projects impacting areas of compensation design, benchmarking and faculty and provider productivity, partnering with Department Leaders, administrative leadership, finance, legal services, and human resources. Other responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, evaluating opportunities and making recommendations for improvement, supporting new projects workflows and improving faculty and provider recruitment and retention strategies. This role will also support the annual budgeting process and support other projects and new programs from development to implementation in a multitude of ways to support the operations and financial success of LCMG. Essential Job Functions Provides consultative support to Department Leadership, offering guidance and interpretation of faculty and physician compensation programs and policies to support departments in ensuring their compensation plan follows the medical center’s philosophy and is achieving the strategic goals of the medical group. Supports departments in evaluating and implementing revisions and enhancements to their compensation plans. Provides routine reports and supports faculty and administrative leadership on compensation levels and cost projections for budgetary measures. Interprets, analyzes and implements compensation arrangements in faculty employment agreements based on established organization protocols and methodology (i.e. offer letters, benefits, benchmarking, etc.) Conducts benchmarking and internal equity analysis to formulate recommendations that ensure competitive, cost-effective and legally compliant faculty compensation. Evaluates opportunities for process improvement and introduction of best practice methodologies for enhancing faculty and provider productivity. Conduct market and standard process research to formulate and support compensation recommendations. Routinely prepares and distributes compensation and productivity reconciliation summaries for faculty and providers to administrative and clinical leaders. Participates and completes annual physician compensation and productivity surveys. Ensures pay practices remain aligned with federal, state and local regulations Analyzing compensation data throughout the year to ensure accurate administration, including reviewing payroll files and validating pay, as well as processing moonlighting pay for faculty Participates and collaborates closely with legal services and consultants on the data gathering and analysis for Fair Market Value (FMV),regulatory compliance, and commercial reasonableness (CR). Other functions as assigned to support the business operations of LCMG. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. two or more years of experience in faculty compensation planning or administration, business analytics, financial modeling or healthcare operations, with a focus on data-informed decision-making. Experience working with physicians and physician leadership preferred. Demonstrated understanding of faculty practice compensation operations in an academic medical center. Experience in development, design and implementation of large, complex faculty compensation programs preferred. In-depth knowledge of current physician compensation trends and practices to inform design and ensure accurate reporting. Understanding of pay practices to remain aligned with federal, state and local regulations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required (advanced functions, pivot tables, and data visualization) and other analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Advanced knowledge on data collection processes and utilizing Excel to construct financial models preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to create financial models and perform complex analyses. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in a dynamic env #J-18808-Ljbffr