Senior Compensation Analyst
Optum (UnitedHealth Group) · Healthcare & Pharma
- Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- On-site
- Posted today
- HR & Talent
About the job
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Mission and Purpose - This role is focused on:
Providing analysis and support on moderately complex corporate and business segment compensation core processes, projects and initiatives
Assisting VP, Compensation - UHC to implement business segment compensation strategies, policies, programs, and communications within the corporate compensation philosophy framework
Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art corporate compensation programs and products and representing the business segments in corporate design efforts
Assisting UnitedHealth Group managers with compensation questions/issues through HRdirect
Enterprise-wide development and support of eCompensation tools
Primary Responsibilities:
Participates in multiple compensation ad hoc projects Independently leads moderately complex projects with only minor oversight
Participates on teams to develop eCompensation tools Acts as tool owner for ongoing maintenance and enhancement projects
Works independently on aspects of mergers and acquisitions
Works directly with Human Capital Partners on field initiated projects with minor oversight
Conducts annual analysis for compensation programs/policies such as salary ranges and salary increase budget and make recommendations
Participates in salary surveys conducted by third parties Works with selected vendors to facilitate custom surveys on behalf of UnitedHealth Group businesses
Prepares and publishes market data for use by business segments Analyses the data and highlights issues for the Director, Compensation - Business Segment
Evaluates new jobs for appropriate title and grade, typically at the non-exempt and non-management exempt levels
Responds to manager's compensation-related questions/issues through the HRdirect case management system
Develops complex queries, reports and analysis to meet customer requests
Ensure data integrity in HRIS system though direct actions and/or influence on the segments
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Key Capabilities:
Strategic Planning Support - Understands the business and business segment priorities Represents the compensation perspective to support the business from a cost/benefit perspective
Needs Assessment - Determine and provide clear, objective, and data based recommendations on moderately complex compensation related issues
Data and Trend Analysis - Research, monitor, and make recommendations based on best practices and analysis of internal and external data trends and literature Gathers and analyzes data to identify root causes of issues, successes, and trends
Change Management - Provide appropriate counsel and information to influence and change behavior of customers when appropriate
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in Business or Human Resources related field or equivalent compensation experience
3+ years (2+ years with a Masters Degree) of professional Human Resources experience (compensation experience preferred)
Specific technical expertise in a multiple of the following: Salary survey participation, market data analysis, leading moderately complex projects, job evaluation, salary range analysis, and HRIS reporting
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or comparable ERP System
Solid history of quickly building relationships and gaining credibility with human capital peers
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively within teams and across the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications, such as CCP
Experience working in a human resources shared service delivery model
Experience working in a matrix environment
Success Factors:
Focus on customers - Consistently deliver value to the customer
Focus energy and resources on serving the customer
Meet commitments to customers in a timely fashion
Continually search for ways to improve service to customers
Identify and exceed customer expectations
Anticipate customer needs and respond quickly to address concerns
Act as a team player - Show commitment to team success over personal success
Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
Relate to others in an open and accepting manner
Keep others up-to-date on information they need
Contribute ideas and support decisions made by the team and the organization
Treat people with dignity and respect
Demonstrate accountability and high performance - Contributes to achieving the company's mission
Consistently achieve established priorities
Demonstrate persistence and urgency
Demonstrate initiative and drive
Challenge oneself to raise own performance level
Strive to exceed business goals and objectives
Work effectively in a changing environment - Quickly adapt to change, refocusing efforts with a positive attitude
Effectively handle multiple demands and priorities
Readily seek new work challenges and opportunities
Willingly stretch beyond comfort zone
Continually look for new and better ways to get things done
Take well-reasoned risks
Demonstrate innovation and creativity
Take responsibility to learn, develop, and update skills
Deliver quality results - Base decisions and actions on fact-based reasoning
Consider the impact of decisions and actions on other parts of the business
Monitor and ensure quality and accuracy of work ('do it right the first time')
Consistently achieve quality, service, and financial metrics
Identify and share opportunities to improve quality and business results
Escalate and follow up on quality concerns, as appropriate
Use available tools and methods to ensure quality results
Demonstrate integrity and compliance - Model UnitedHealth Group's Principles of Integrity and Compliance, and adhere to our business principles
Do what's right, even at the risk of personal discomfort
Work to build and protect the company's reputation
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Complete all required Integrity and Compliance education programs
Use company resources appropriately (eg, technology, supplies)
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.