Job Description
As a member of the University-wide Compensation team, this position works directly with administrative leaders, faculty and HR professionals, as a subject matter expert in the areas of job classification, job description development, pay equity, market benchmarking and FLSA compliance. The position is approved for remote work and requires a reliable internet connection to regularly work in online systems throughout each work day.
Supports and advises designated client areas on critical matters related to staff compensation, including job classification, minimum qualifications, pay equity, starting salaries, internal equity and compression and market benchmarking.
Assists with development of job descriptions for new positions and advises on job description changes related to position restructuring or revised job scope.
Performs position classification reviews/job analysis to recommend appropriate title and salary range based on an understanding of the nature, scope and complexity of a position and relevant market pay data.
Serves as the initial position approver within the HR system to facilitate the recruiting process.
Conducts standard research requiring an understanding of relevant jobs, labor markets, and competitor organizations/industries.
Conducts special studies of salary and pay administration practices, as requested by designated client areas.
Performs analyses of employee compensation for internal equity and external competitiveness. This includes review of external benchmark data in the MarketPay system, along with extensive review of internal data from the SAP payroll system, Success Factors Recruiting and various other document management systems.
Consults with members of the Talent Acquisition team on matters related to candidate minimum qualifications, salary offers and internal equity considerations.
Serves as compensation subject matter expert for client areas, in relation to compliance questions, workflow changes and/or general job design inquiries.
Collaborates with other members of the Compensation and HR team for guidance on more complex and difficult assignments and issues.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in compensation administration
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
Working knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and practices of compensation program design and administration, including job classification, market pricing, and pay premiums/ variable pay.
Demonstrated understanding of quantitative analysis in compensation.
Must be able to work remotely and effectively function with a high degree of autonomy in a high-volume environment, while effectively managing multiple priorities and meeting predetermined deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills to communicate across all levels of the institution.
Must be able to utilize Excel to perform basic, arithmetic calculations, including simple and weighted average, median, percentage change and ratios.
General understanding of HRIS applications to retrieve data for reporting and analysis.
Basic knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, i.e., Wage & Hour Laws, FLSA, ADA, OFCCP, etc.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Familiarity with SAP
Experience working with OnBase for data archiving
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or other related field
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.