[Hiring] Manager, Compensation Operations-Total rewards @Nemours Children's Health

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Role Description

The Compensation Manager is a key leader within the Total Rewards team, responsible for managing compensation programs and providing strategic guidance to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Nemours Children’s Health’s mission. This role will assist in developing compensation strategy, lead the design and implementation of new processes, and streamline existing workflows to drive efficiency and consistency across the organization. The Compensation Manager partners closely with HR leadership, business leaders, and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Support & Development
    • Assist in the development and execution of Nemours’ compensation strategy.
    • Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on market trends, pay equity, and competitive positioning.
    • Support long-term planning for compensation programs, including incentive design and pay structures.
  • Program Management
    • Oversee annual merit and performance management cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
    • Manage job architecture framework, including job families, leveling, and career paths.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal regulations related to pay practices.
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency
    • Identify opportunities to streamline compensation processes and implement automation where possible.
    • Develop standardized tools, templates, and guidelines for HR and business leaders.
    • Lead initiatives to improve data integrity and reporting capabilities.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to compensation analysts and team members.
    • Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to support pay decisions and workforce planning.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation-related inquiries and training.
  • Vendor & Technology Management
    • Collaborate with external vendors on market surveys and benchmarking.
    • Work with HRIS and IT teams to optimize compensation systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications

  • Required:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
    • 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including leadership responsibilities.
    • Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
    • Experience managing complex projects and driving process improvements.
  • Preferred:
    • Certified Compensation Professional (“CCP”) designation.
    • Experience in healthcare or large, multi-site organizations.

Company Description

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .

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