Compensation Manager (Hybrid/Remote Opportunity)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compensation Professional Certification and/ or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills
• HR consulting and project management experience  
• Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, negotiate, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
• Financial expertise in accounting budget planning and financial forecasting
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Experience designing & developing incentive compensation plans in a multi-state environment
• Medical School, health care or medical device industry knowledge  
• Skill and experience serving a diverse client base while providing excellent client service in a multi-function environment
• Ability to embrace new ideas; adapt and use alternate approaches to work; and support process improvement strategies in a continuing effort to optimize services.
• Actively listen to and resolve client service issues with tact and diplomacy; remain proactive and positive when faced with difficult situations
• Demonstrated experience and application of expert knowledge in compensation concepts and strategic objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Expertise with salary survey participation, market analysis, job evaluation, and base and variable pay compensation plan design and administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically, Word and Excel.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and computational/statistical skills.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), consultation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Expertise in development of communication/education materials and training modules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation practices and trends.

• Strong understanding and experience in applying federal and California state and federal wage and hour regulations

• Commitment to working with diverse populations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit; frequently use a perform desk based computer tasks, grasp light/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, sort/file paperwork, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours. Occasional travel to campus or other locations to attend meetings, conferences, or professional development events.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

Our Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule: The position is a remote work from anywhere eligible position, with travel 3-4 times per year to attend staff development event. If the position is designated as remote, Stanford Medicine will pay for travel associated with required on site activities. Additionally, a one-time stipend is granted to cover the cost of setting up your remote office space.  

• Market Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with your relevant work experience. https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/compensation/staff-compensation

• Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits: On day one of employment, you are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, some at significantly reduced cost for individual coverage, depending on your elections. https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/health

• Unmatched Time Away Benefits: You will receive 15 vacation days, 3 PTO days, 12 sick days,10 paid holidays, and 1 paid floating holiday in your first year of employment. Additionally, we have a 1.5 - 2-week annual winter closure. https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/time-away

• Unique Education Benefits: This position is eligible for the Tuition Grant Program (TGP), once you have completed five (5) years of continuous benefits-eligible service. The TGP helps eligible faculty, staff and retirees pay for the cost of undergraduate college education for their eligible children. The program pays all or a portion of college tuition at accredited institutions for up to four years of course work required for an undergraduate degree. 

• Work Life Programs: The Stanford Work Life Office delivers programs and services to help employees manage the competing demands of work, school, family and personal responsibilities. https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/worklife

• Stanford Sweeteners: presents the "sweetest" perks and rewards of being affiliated with Stanford, from discounts and incentives to facilities access and professional development https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/sweeteners

Learn more about the benefits of being a Cardinal! https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards