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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Compensation Consultant

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Full-timeShawnee Mission, KS, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least five years of experience in the compensation field in an analytical and/or consulting role is required.
  • Experience with market pricing tools such as MarketPay and/or compensation management systems or planning tools such as Workday Advanced Compensation is required.
  • Familiarity with standard compensation concepts, practices, and procedures is required.
  • Ability to interpret business needs, make recommendations, and plan effectively to accomplish goals is required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and Human Resources Business Partners is required.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality is required.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpretive skills are required.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and handle work-related stress in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and consultative advice across core compensation areas to support effective design and application of best-practice solutions.
  • Develop job descriptions and perform job evaluations using external market data while balancing internal job value.
  • Review and develop salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and demotions.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams and strategic compensation initiatives, including job architecture, career and reward frameworks, salary structure design, and technology implementation and optimization.
  • Participate in salary surveys and perform compensation modeling and analyses of internal and external benchmark data to develop well-reasoned, concise, market-driven, business-aligned recommendations.
  • Prepare executive summaries and presentations that clearly demonstrate options, considerations, and recommendations.
  • Develop compensation programs, policies, guidelines, procedures, and processes, and recommend enhancements consistent with best-practice trends and business objectives.
  • Identify areas for improvement and collaborate with Human Resources Business Partners to develop education and communication strategies that influence business leaders' behaviors and decision-making.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of external best practices and relevant changes to the compensation field and federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations, and communicate updates to Total Rewards leadership.
  • Mentor compensation team members in areas of advanced knowledge and expertise.
  • Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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