Total Rewards Associate

Department Overview

This position is time-limited due to it being project focused.  The anticipated duration of the position is until approximately June 2026.

 

The Total Rewards Associate is an entry level position that supports the Benefits, Compensation, and Occupational Health teams.  The role focuses on supporting data entry, audit reconciliation, and customer support.   This position works closely with senior team members to ensure data integrity and process evaluation. The work will be focused on supporting the staffing and the opening of the new inpatient tower.

Function/Duties of Position

Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards

 

Compensation Support 

• Compensation related data input, including initial position, position number changes, and maintenance of compensation plan and classification specifications on HR website.
• Compensation audit reconciliation including system updates and communication to impacted managers and HRBPs
• Develops as needed: ad hoc reports or downloads related to compensation activities and analyses.
• Actively participates in ongoing review of compensation processes, policies and tools. This includes assisting with the management of job documentation, position descriptions, databases and tables related to job codes, salary grades, etc.

Benefits Support

• Assign and respond to employee inquiries in the Benefits, Retirement and Employee Leaves and accommodations general email inbox; answer general phone line; respond to requests and questions from employees and managers; assist with complex emails and phone calls.
• Present to employees at New Hire Orientation and other sessions.
• Process benefit corrections and retroactive adjustments; troubleshoot employee issues with vendors; complete urgent adds; process variety of court-ordered insurance items.
• Conduct weekly, bi-weekly and monthly audits/reports.

Total Rewards Support

• Support Occupational Health team with administrative support as needed
• Support VP on special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Human Resources or related field

• Experience in compensation administration related activities

  Experience with union contracts
• Knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Knowledge and experience with compensation programs/principle such as classifications, salary surveys, compensation structures, etc
• Ability to handle superior level of confidentiality concerning employee information.
• Intermediate level experience with Excel
• Ability to manage small projects from concept to implementation. Can take a set of requirements to define and scope a project, develop a plan, implement the plan and then bring closure to the project through a review.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete multiple tasks within inflexible and rapidly changing deadlines.
• Good organization, follow through and time management skills; ability to prioritize.
• Create quality working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, using good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
• Communication and contact:  Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside OHSU
• Relationships with others:  Works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside OHSU.  Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.  
• Familiarity with HR Systems and Applications

Additional Details

Will require travel from office location to OHSU campus.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].