Job Description
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Manager, Compensation is responsible for managing the compensation plans and programs for CapMetro departments. The Manager, Compensation reports to the Director, Compensation, Benefits, and Wellbeing and will plan, develop, and implement new and revised compensation programs, plans, policies, and procedures to align with the agency's goals and competitive practices. This position is also responsible for ensuring that CapMetro compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
•Confers with organization officials and managers to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies and to coordinate benefit and compensation functions. Sets the company's compensation strategy in conjunction with senior management and monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures. Evaluates and compares existing compensation programs with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Recommends compensation program changes based on research and organization objectives.
•Evaluate compensation and work-related problems which includes meeting with agency management to determine effective techniques, programs, and strategies to meet the organization's human resources needs.
•Manage annual compensation plans (merit) and additional compensation plans (mass salary adjustments) to include coordination with performance management team, salary administration changes and senior management.
•Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.
•Direct process for procurement of third-party contracts related to compensation services, surveys, and other related compensation products.
•Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation plans for retention, external and internal competitiveness and define any compression situations.
•Ensure agency compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policy: research, interpret, and apply employment law, updates and communicate to employees.
•Design creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans.
•Develops techniques for compiling, preparing, and presenting data related to compensation programs including promotions, reclassifications, and other position changes.
•Oversee the participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure agency compensation objectives are achieved.
•Respond to requests for assistance from supervisors and managers in staffing and compensation matters.
•Responsible for compliance with records management standards and company policy.
•Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
•Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES - SUPERVISOR AND/OR LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
Manages department personnel by planning, scheduling, delegating, and overseeing employee work assignments, authorizing, coordinating, and scheduling work with vendors and consultants, conducting personnel actions, including, hiring, and interviewing, and overseeing hiring, training, work assignments, and performance evaluations.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING
•Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree.
•Six (6) or more years' experience in human resources management, including experience administering compensation programs, monitoring performance evaluation systems, developing programs, and writing policies and procedures including three (3) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.
•Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
•SPHR, PHR, CCP and/or other compensation certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation and employment regulations.
•Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
•Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
•Strong leadership and team management skills.
•Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources and: employment law, labor law, performance management, wage and salary administration, job evaluation, benefits, record management.
•Ability to administer sound human resources programs, to interpret laws and develop policy, advise managers, supervise staff, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively maintain working relationships with senior management, employees, managers, and the public.
•Ability to effectively work as a team player. A self-starter responsive to organizational needs, committed to excellence and continual employee development.
As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
About Us
CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.
About the Team
At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation . These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they're going!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
• Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
• If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.

...and much more!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.