HR Generalist- Compensation & Total Rewards

Job Summary

The HR Generalist – Compensation and Rewards is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and administration of the Frederick Health’s compensation programs and employee recognition initiatives.  This role combines core HR generalist responsibilities with a strong emphasis on data-driven compensation practices and meaningful reward and recognition strategies that enhance employee engagement.  The position partners with leadership to ensure pay practices are competitive and aligned with organizational goals, while also fostering a culture of appreciation through structured recognition programs.

Key Responsibilities – Compensation and Analytics

• Collect, analyze, and interpret compensation survey data to benchmark positions and ensure market competitiveness.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, and job classifications.
• Conduct job evaluations and internal equity analyses, provide salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Support the design and administration of special pay programs, including incentives, shift differentials, retention bonuses, and other premium pay practices.
• Prepare compensation related budget projections, including annual increases, market adjustments, and incentive forecasts.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics related to compensation trends, workforce costs, and organizational metrics.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities – Reward and Recognition

• Chair the Reward and Recognition Committee. Administer and enhance employee recognition programs, including service awards, milestone celebrations, and peer recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate special events including Health Care week, department recognitions, picnics and holiday events.
• Track and analyze recognition program effectiveness and participation; recommend improvements based on feedback and data.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets related to recognition platforms, awards, and events.

Key Responsibilities – Generalist

• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and system implementations.
• Participate in onboarding and orientation programs including communication of total rewards offerings.
• Interface with the benefits team related to leave of absence and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance or related field.
• 3-5 years of HR experience with demonstrated experience in compensation, analytics or total rewards.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and data interpretation.
• Experience working with compensation surveys and salary benchmarking tools.
• Excellent organizational and event coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or service-oriented environment.
• HR certification
• Experience with HRIS systems and recognition platforms.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Relationship building and collaboration.

Patient Contact

      Performance of job does not require patient contact

 Physical Demands:

Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes).  While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary.

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:  Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.  The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

 Awkward Posture:  Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity.  Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. 

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.   If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours.  The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Pay range: $67,870.40 to $100,131.20