Work where everymomentmattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation ndash 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 systemrsquos organizational leadership cultural and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serveAs part of the Labor Relations team and in collaboration with the Compensation Center of Excellence COE and Benefits COE the Compensation Specialist ndash 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 tobull Perform wage analysis and develop costing models to support collective bargaining negotiations and contract planningbull Participate in negotiations by preparing wage and benefit proposals and assessing economic impact of union demandsbull Maintain wage step tables and salary structures across union CBAs ensuring internal equity and consistency with negotiated termsbull 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 ratificationbull Collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits COErsquos on system wide compensation projects eg job harmonization market adjustments and career ladders evaluating how such initiatives impact union populations and upcoming negotiationsbull Evaluate total rewards language in CBAs and assess market competitiveness of union rates anticipates compensation risks that may affect labor negotiationsbull Respond to union information requests related to compensation benefits and employment databull Analyze labor market total rewards trends internal pay practices and regulatory considerations to inform strategic recommendationsbull Partner with HR Business Partners and Field HR to implement wage programs aligned with both organizational priorities and contractual obligationsbull Assist in preparing individualized wage summaries and financial reports for bargaining unit employeesbull Support labor strategy by identifying pay compression risks wage parity issues and cost containment opportunitiesWork where everymomentmattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe story of Hartford HealthCare is the story of transformation ndash 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 systemrsquos organizational leadership cultural and talent capabilities to ensure Hartford HealthCare will always be the first choice of the people we serveAs part of the Labor Relations team and in collaboration with the Compensation Center of Excellence COE and Benefits COE the Compensation Specialist ndash 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 tobull Perform wage analysis and develop costing models to support collective bargaining negotiations and contract planningbull Participate in negotiations by preparing wage and benefit proposals and assessing economic impact of union demandsbull Maintain wage step tables and salary structures across union CBAs ensuring internal equity and consistency with negotiated termsbull 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 ratificationbull Collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits COErsquos on system wide compensation projects eg job harmonization market adjustments and career ladders evaluating how such initiatives impact union populations and upcoming negotiationsbull Evaluate total rewards language in CBAs and assess market competitiveness of union rates anticipates compensation risks that may affect labor negotiationsbull Respond to union information requests related to compensation benefits and employment databull Analyze labor market total rewards trends internal pay practices and regulatory considerations to inform strategic recommendationsbull Partner with HR Business Partners and Field HR to implement wage programs aligned with both organizational priorities and contractual obligationsbull Assist in preparing individualized wage summaries and financial reports for bargaining unit employeesbull Support labor strategy by identifying pay compression risks wage parity issues and cost containment opportunitiesEducationBachelorrsquos degree in Human Resources Business Finance or related discipline requiredExperience years of experience in compensation or benefits or years of HR experience in a unionized healthcare environment experience supporting labor negotiations preferredDemonstrated ability to interpret compensation policies and apply them in complex employment environmentsKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis toolsExcellent attention to detail and comfort working with large data setsStrong business writing communication and presentation skillsKnowledge of the National Labor Relations ActKnowledge of FLSA and wage hour complianceWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducationBachelorrsquos degree in Human Resources Business Finance or related discipline requiredExperience years of experience in compensation or benefits or years of HR experience in a unionized healthcare environment experience supporting labor negotiations preferredDemonstrated ability to interpret compensation policies and apply them in complex employment environmentsKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis toolsExcellent attention to detail and comfort working with large data setsStrong business writing communication and presentation skillsKnowledge of the National Labor Relations ActKnowledge of FLSA and wage hour complianceWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment