Labor Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Title : Compensation Specialist Labor Relations

Location Detail : 9 Farm Springs Rd Farmington (10566)

Shift Detail : Monday-Friday

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation from a handful of disconnected organizations a decade ago to a unified system with a shared, value-based culture of accountability and innovation. The healthcare landscape has become highly competitive, with new players and disruptive technology and we are working to expand and create our system's organizational, leadership, cultural, and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serve.

As part of the Labor Relations team and in collaboration with the Compensation Center of Excellence (COE) and Benefits COE, the Compensation Specialist Labor Relations plays a critical role in supporting collective bargaining strategy through data-driven analysis, costing, and compensation & benefits program management. This role provides analytical expertise and compensation consulting to support labor contract negotiations, benefits administration, and workforce planning initiatives in represented environments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Perform wage analysis and develop costing models to support collective bargaining negotiations and contract planning.
• Participate in negotiations by preparing wage and benefit proposals and assessing economic impact of union demands.
• Maintain wage step tables and salary structures across union CBAs, ensuring internal equity and consistency with negotiated terms.
• Collaborate with Labor Relations, Compensation COE, Benefits COE, and HRIS to implement wage and benefits changes and ensure accurate payroll and HR system updates post-ratification.
• Collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits COE's on system-wide compensation projects (e.g., job harmonization, market adjustments, and career ladders), evaluating how such initiatives impact union populations and upcoming negotiations.
• Evaluate total rewards language in CBAs and assess market competitiveness of union rates (anticipates compensation risks that may affect labor negotiations).
• Respond to union information requests related to compensation, benefits, and employment data.
• Analyze labor market total rewards trends, internal pay practices, and regulatory considerations to inform strategic recommendations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Field HR to implement wage programs aligned with both organizational priorities and contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing individualized wage summaries and financial reports for bargaining unit employees.
• Support labor strategy by identifying pay compression risks, wage parity issues, and cost containment opportunities.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.