Compensation Manager – Academics, Corporate, Research

Advocate Aurora Health

Compensation Manager tasked with developing and administering market competitive compensation programs for healthcare system. Requires significant experience in compensation within higher education or corporate settings.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,105 - $7,660 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures the compensation strategy is effectively implemented within established budgets
Owns the process to develop, implement and administer compliant and market competitive compensation programs
Liaises with P&C business partners and leaders to drive and implement approved compensation strategies
Acts as an internal advanced subject matter expert on pay decisions and policy interpretation
Manages and executes compensation projects and programs including market pricing reviews/updates
Conducts ongoing research to improve the effectiveness of compensation plans
Keeps up to date on federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, or another related field
Typically requires five or more years in compensation with previous consulting experience
Experience working with complex, matrixed, organization structures
Significant experience using compensation administration software such as CompAnalyst, PayFactors, or MarketPay
Experience using HR ERP technology such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP/SuccessFactors
Advanced level analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other HR software/systems
Demonstrated understanding of the laws and regulations that affect human resources and compensation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation strategycompensation programsmarket pricinganalytical skillsquantitative analysisqualitative analysisExcelPowerPointcompensation administration softwareHR ERP technology

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationconsultingorganizational skillssubject matter expertiseresearch skillspolicy interpretationproject managementproblem-solvingadaptability