Program Manager, Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $46.79 - $72.52 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Program Manager, Compensation

The Program Manager, Compensation is responsible for the oversight, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s compensation structures and programs. The Program Manager, Compensation partners closely with HRBP’s, Operational Leaders, and other stakeholders to drive exceptional deliverables and promote collaboration. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and efficiently managed through HR systems and technology.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Program Manager, Compensation

• Location: Evanston Skokie, OR Warrenville, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

• Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations may be required

What you will do:

Program Oversight & Administration

• Manage the day-to-day administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, pay programs, and incentive plans.

• Administer compensation programs, including processing salary changes, bonuses, and other compensation-related transactions.

• Manage the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, promotions, and market adjustments.

• Partner with HR and operational leaders to evaluate and refine compensation programs based on business needs and market trends.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide guidance to HR Leadership, HR Business Partners, Recruiters, and Operational Leaders on pay recommendations, compensation policies, and job classifications as needed.

• Advise on Organizational Alignment efforts to ensure alignment with the Endeavor Job Architecture.

• Work closely with the Recruitment team to facilitate timely hiring.

• Develop resources and training materials to help the compensation team, HR teams and leaders understand compensation programs and policies

Market Analysis & Compensation Structure Management

• Advise on market pricing activities, including the evaluation and selection of salary surveys to ensure alignment with relevant compensation data, budget considerations, and industry benchmarks.

• Complete job evaluations for individual jobs up to an entire service line structure.

• Participate in market pricing activities to ensure compensation structures remain competitive and aligned with industry benchmarks as needed.

HR System & Process Support

• Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to support accurate processing of compensation-related processes and transactions.

• Ensure compensation structures and job classifications are maintained accurately within HR systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes through system enhancements, automation, and best practices.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the compensation team, HR and operational leadership on compensation-related system functionality and reporting.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze market data, compensation trends, and internal performance data to make informed decisions.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate compensation data and recommendations.

• Monitor and track compensation program performance and identify areas for improvement.

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure that compensation programs comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and are applied consistently across the organization.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, required

• Certification: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, preferred

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of compensation experience, preferably in healthcare or a complex organizational setting.

  • Demonstrated experience managing or supporting compensation systems and programs such as base pay structures, incentive plans, and pay-for-performance programs.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.