The Compensation & Benefits Analyst supports the day-to-day administration of Bozeman Health's compensation and benefit programs. This includes primary responsibility for creating program communications and processing employee requests and changes. The analyst serves as a Human Resource contact for all compensation and benefit-related employee questions and coordinates with other Human Resources employees for employee questions related to those areas of expertise. The analyst assists the System Manager and external consultants with administrating the compensation and benefits processes and maintains primary responsibility for education materials and presentations throughout the year.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health care administration, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Two (2) years of experience in human resources, compensation, or employee benefits, preferably in healthcare.  

• Preferred: Certification in Human Resources, e.g., Professional in Human Resources, SHRM Certified Professional.  

Essential Job Functions:  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements. 

• Compensation duties include scoring new job descriptions to assess appropriate salary ranges, scoring candidates for wages, completing periodic audits of compensation information in HRIS to ensure accuracy, and supporting the work of the compensation team. 

• Provides compensation education and communication by meeting with employees' supervisors regarding the compensation policy and practice and monitoring annual evaluations to ensure completion to determine annual salary changes. 

• Benefits duties include answering employee benefits, leave, and wellness questions and preparing and auditing benefit-related compliance forms as a member of the benefits team. 

• Partner with the HR team to audit compensation and data accuracy within HRIS, make corrections/changes as needed with appropriate documentation, provide compensation-related reports as requested, and assist managers, employees, and HR team members with reports running out of various HR systems.   

• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations by researching and studying existing and new legislation, advising management on needed action, and interfacing with necessary leadership and departments as issues arise. 

• Represents Human Resources at New Employee Orientation, developing educational materials and conducting presentations, as needed. 

• Assists with organizing and assisting with the annual open enrollment process and Benefit Fair. 

• Participates in compensation and benefits surveys as requested. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times 

• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality 

• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment 

• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health 

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 

• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines  

Schedule Requirements  

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.  

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. 

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. 

Physical Requirements  

Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.  

Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. 

Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. 

Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination. 

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. 

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints. 

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability. 

Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. 

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling. 

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials. 

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. 

Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. 

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).