Netsmart is transforming healthcare through innovation and purpose. With over 50 years of experience and strong year-over-year growth, we lead in behavioral health, human services, and post-acute care technology.
We build more than software. We partner with providers to solve challenges, anticipate change, and deliver smarter, more connected care. From EHRs to AI-driven solutions, our mission is to empower care teams to improve outcomes and redefine what’s possible in healthcare.
About the Role
Join our HR Operations team as a Compensation Analyst, working alongside our Senior Compensation Data Analyst and Senior Data Analyst to support critical compensation practices. This 12-month intensive learning role builds foundational expertise in compensation management, data analytics, and HR operations through hands-on work with day-to-day compensation operations, executive bonus administration, and merit cycle support.
What You'll Do
Compensation Management & Analysis
Support compensation benchmarking by gathering market data and preparing preliminary analysis
Process compensation proposals for internal movements, external hires, and retention packages
Support analysis of compensation trends across workforce segments, identifying patterns and outliers
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on compensation data
Annual Merit Cycle Support
Ensure data integrity throughout the merit cycle by auditing employee data and validating calculations
Assist with financial modeling to balance budget constraints with business objectives
Prepare planned and ad hoc reports for HR Business Partners and business leaders
Support manager communication and training materials
Executive Bonus Program Administration
Process monthly financial accruals for the executive bonus program
Maintain participant data and alignment with financial metrics
Calculate attainment levels and payouts based on plan designs
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of quarterly and annual bonus cycles
Data & Systems Management
Use Excel, PowerBI, and Spiff (Salesforce incentive compensation platform) for data management and reporting
Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly compensation reporting
Identify data quality issues and implement corrections
Contribute ideas for data improvements and system enhancements
Process Support & Collaboration
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Communicate with cross-functional teams on compensation initiatives
Support operational aspects of compensation projects
Assist in resolving compensation-related operational issues
What You'll Learn
Compensation fundamentals: Market pricing, job leveling, pay equity, and incentive plan design
Critical thinking: Analyze complex scenarios and make data-informed recommendations
Strategic communication: Present data insights clearly across all organizational levels
Cross-functional partnership: Navigate diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals
Data analysis: Excel techniques, PowerBI dashboards, and compensation analytics
Autonomy & time management: Balance ad hoc requests with planned work
Business acumen: Connect compensation strategy to organizational goals
Mentorship: Receive dedicated development support from the Senior Compensation Data Analyst
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data visualization)
Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization abilities
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborative mindset with ability to communicate to various audiences
Emotional intelligence and adaptability
Initiative and learning mindset
Preferred
Experience with data collection, reporting, and analytics
Familiarity with PowerBI or business intelligence tools
Exposure to compensation practices, HRIS systems, or Salesforce platforms
Understanding of data interpretation and trend analysis
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Netsmart designs, builds and delivers electronic health records (EHRs), solutions and services that are powerful, intuitive and easy-to-use. Our platform provides accurate, up-to-date information that is easily accessible to care team members in behavioral health, care at home, senior living and social services. We make the complex simple and personalized so our clients can concentrate on what they do best: provide services and treatment that support whole-person care.
By leveraging the powerful Netsmart network, care providers can seamlessly and securely integrate information across communities, collaborate on the most effective treatments and improve outcomes for those in their care. Our streamlined systems and personalized workflows put relevant information at the fingertips of users when and where they need it.
For 50 years, Netsmart has been committed to providing a common platform to integrate care. SIMPLE. PERSONAL. POWERFUL.
Our more than 2,200 associates work hand-in-hand with our 600,000+ users in more than 25,000 organizations across the U.S. to develop and deploy technology that automates and coordinates everything from clinical to financial to administrative.
