HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM IN ALASKA


JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

JOB TITLE:               MANAGER-COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 

REPORTS TO:            DIRECTOR-COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & HRIS

 

SUPERVISES:             STAFF

 

DESCRIPTION STATUS: NEW: 11/07, Job Duration: 18 Months, Poss Extension

 

SUPERSEDES:            N/A

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Compensation & Benefits manager directs the day-to-day operations of the Compensation and Benefits functions and assists with the development, design and administration of Compensation and Benefit Programs, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsible for management of personnel assigned to compensation and benefits.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies; May not include all duties of this job)

 

A.        JOB DUTIES:

 

1.      BENEFITS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:  Assists with the development of benefit programs and makes recommendations to management regarding benefit programs.  Implements benefits programs that support the strategic goals. Ensures cost effective interaction and market competitiveness of all benefits such as health/dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday, long and short-term disability and retirement and other benefit programs.

 

2.      COMPENSATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:  Assists with the development of compensation programs and makes recommendations to management regarding compensation programs.  Implements compensation programs that support the strategic goals. Directs compensation programs including incentive and bonus plans for both nonexempt and exempt employees.  Ensures completion of job analysis, salary surveys, and salary structure formulation by compensation staff. Provides guidance to staff on salary administration.

 

3.      PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:  Directs the activities of exempt and non-exempt staff in support of the benefit and compensation.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Oversees performance management for assigned staff.  Particpates in interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and training employees.  Plans, directs, and oversees daily work-flow and assignments.  Sets priorities for staff. 

 

4.      FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Responsible for maintaining/reducing department budget expenses and staff overtime.

 

5.      PROJECT MANAGEMENT:  Acts a project manager for assigned projects.

 

6.      Implement care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served.

 

7.      Performs other related duties as required.

 

B.        IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES

 

Completes Competency Plan for assigned job and department.

 

C.        CORE VALUES

 

Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the Core Values of Providence Health System.

 

D.        ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)

 

1.      Education:  Bachelor’s of Human Resources or related field; or eight years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.

2.      Experience:  Five years of progressively responsible professional level human resource experience.  Supervisory and/or management experience preferred.

 

3.      Licensure/Certification:  Certified Professional of Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) preferred. 

 

4.      Other Qualifications:   Must have knowledge of Word Processing software; spreadsheet software; and database software.  Must have ability to read, analyze and interpret data.  Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

 

5.      Attendance:  Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

 

6.      English Language:  Must be able to read, write, and speakEnglish.

 

This Job Description reflects Providence Health System in Alaska’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.  Your signature indicates you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.

 

 

Employee Printed Name:  ________________________________     Date: _______________

 

Employee Signature: ____________________________     SSN: ________________________

 


 

 

IN AN 8 HOUR WORKDAY, THIS JOB REQUIRES:

 

                        N  =  NEVER                          (0 hours per day)

                        R  =  RARELY                                               (less than 1/2 hours per day) 

                        O  =  OCCASIONALLY        (1/2 to 2.5 hours per day)

                        F  =  FREQUENTLY              (2.5 to 5.5 hours per day)

                        C  =  CONTINUALLY                                   (5.5 to 8 hours per day)

 

 


WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

 

I.  LIFTING/CARRYING (Amount of force exerted to lift and/or carry)

 

1 - 10 lbs.                                              F

11 - 20 lbs.                                            R

21 - 35 lbs.                                            N

36 - 50 lbs.                                            N

51 - 75 lbs.                                            N

76 - 100 lbs.                                          N

 

II.  PUSHING/PULLING (Amount of force exerted to push and/or pull)

 

1 - 10 lbs.                                              F

11 - 20 lbs.                                            R

21 - 35 lbs.                                            N

36 - 50 lbs.                                            N

51 - 75 lbs.                                            N

76 - 100 lbs.                                          N

 

III.  POSTURES/MOVEMENTS

 

Sitting                                                   C

Standing                                                O

Walking                                                F

Stooping, kneeling, crouching

  and/or crawling                                   R

Reaching and /or grasping                      O

Hand/finger dexterity                             F

Climbing and/or balancing                      R

Carrying, pushing and/or

  pulling                                     N

IV.  COGNITIVE/SENSITIVE

 

Talking                                                 C

Hearing                                                            C

Sight (Addendum: acuity, color

  blindness                                             C

Smelling/tasting                         N

 

OCCUPATIONAL ASPECTS

 

A.  WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

Working Inside                                      C

Working Outside                                   N

Changing Temperatures                         N

Wet/Humid Conditions                           N

Areas of dust, odors, mist, gases

  or other airborne matter                       N

Mechanical, electrical and/or

  other hazards                                      N

Confined Spaces                                   N

 

B.  OTHER ASPECTS

 

Infectious Agents                                  N

Chemicals                                             N

 

C.  Special Equipment/Clothing

 

Special Equipment or Clothing                N

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Contact Person:

 

Timothy F. Ahern
Executive Search Consultant
Alaska Executive Search, Inc.
Celebrating Over 30 Years of Statewide Service
tim_a@akexec.com

[907] 276-5707
www.akexec.com