Compensation Strategist

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC407270 Human Resources Summary: Develops and implements strategic, data-driven compensation solutions that align with organizational goals and workforce needs. Utilizes market insights, analytics, and intelligent technologies to support equitable pay practices, regulatory compliance, and talent optimization across the organization. Additional Information: Required Education: Recommended Education: No education requirements Required Work Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - Worldatwork Description 1. Leads the development and execution of long-term compensation strategies that align with business objectives, workforce trends, and organizational values. 2. Advises senior leaders on compensation-related decisions, ensuring alignment with succession planning, talent mobility, and inclusion goals. 3. Contributes to the design and implementation of job architecture and leveling frameworks to promote career progression, internal equity, and organizational consistency. 4. Oversees the creation and maintenance of job descriptions, ensuring consistency, market alignment, and regulatory compliance. 5. Conducts enterprise-wide market analysis and benchmarking to inform competitive compensation practices and strategic workforce investments. 6. Ensures compliance with compensation-related regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency, and healthcare-specific labor laws. 7. Leads strategic initiatives such as pay equity audits, incentive program enhancements, and total rewards modernization. 8. Applies predictive analytics, workforce data, and AI-driven tools to evaluate the impact of compensation on retention, engagement, and performance. 9. Monitors emerging compensation trends and market shifts, translating insights into actionable strategies. 10. Partners cross-functionally with departments and other HR teams to align compensation with recruitment, retention, and organizational effectiveness. 11. Drives change management and adoption of new compensation programs, policies, and technologies across the organization. 12. Prepares and delivers presentations and training to communicate compensation philosophy, strategy, and impact across the organization. 13. Other duties as assigned. Arkansas Childrenu2019s ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Childrenu2019s is driven by four core valuesu2014safety, teamwork, compassion and excellenceu2014which inform every action. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Childrenu2019s has met the unique needs of children. But weu2019re more than just a hospital treating sick kidsu2014our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the stateu2019s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Childrenu2019s Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at childrenu2019s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.u201d_ Michael u2013 Business Operations Manager u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.u201d Linda u2013 Information Systems Analyst u201cWe are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.u201d Angela u2013 Parking and Fleet Coordinator u201cCare, love, and hope for childrenu201d Kathy u2013 Administrative Assistant u201cWhen I think of my time here at Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of lifeu201d Nick u2013 Supply AssistantArkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Created: 2025-12-04