Compensation Specialist Senior

Location: Allina Commons

Location Address

2925 Chicago Ave

Loading Dock

Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted

October 29, 2026

Department

16001022 Comp COE

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends

Job Description

Administers and implements compensation programs and practices to assigned client groups ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness. Ensures compensation programs support the organization’s strategic objectives and meet legal requirements. Provides internal consultation to business units regarding: job evaluation and design, classification of positions, base pay administration and the administration of various compensation and rewards practices.

Leads the department’s data and analysis function by owning and administering market pricing systems, participating in multiple salary surveys, managing demands of cyclical reporting needs and performing market analysis. Mentors and provides daily guidance to Compensation Analysts and Interns.

Principle Responsibilities

• Serves as strategic compensation partner for assigned client group(s) to provide data, answer questions and respond to requests.
• Consults with assigned client group(s) to conduct job analysis.
• Conducts job evaluations and formulates recommendations for appropriate market range using market data.
• Determines appropriate classification for jobs, including Fair Labor Standards Act status.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation for all job evaluations.
• Participates in the annual market review of key benchmark positions.
• Mentors and leads compensation analysts and interns for reporting functions and daily tasks.
• Owns Reporting and System requirements for Compensation CoE.
• Conducts department audits, sets-up job codes in systems, runs reports, provides analysis and recommendation of data and trends.
• Leads compensation department standard reporting, dashboards and metrics to monitor compensation programs.
• Lead support for generation and maintenance for Compensation data and articles on HRConnect for all applicable audiences.
• Ensure annual compensation processes updates are executed in the appropriate systems including market rages, MIP and LTIP eligibility premium profiles and other related pay functions.
• Leads large cyclical processes for Compensation CoE.
• MIP Administration: Administers the annual Management Incentive Plan by updating participant eligibility and preparation of annual bonus calculations.
• Annual Benchmarking: updates MarketPay systems and creates overall timeline and strategy for Compensation CoE to execute and deliver to the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, finance, economics or statistics

3+ years related experience in human resources

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Compensation Professional preferred

Physical Demands

Sedentary

Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary