Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Specialist

This position reports directly to the CHRO/Assistant VP - HR and is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of a market-based compensation system (CUPA) and administering the employee benefits plans. This role will play an integral role in the administration of university pay policies, performance management, and benefits plans. Primary job duties will include providing technical and analytical support in the area of classification and compensation, including analyzing and evaluating jobs to determine the market rate assignment, reviewing employee wage rates, and providing wage recommendations based on an established set of parameters. Other duties include submission of salary data for salary surveys, conducting compensation market analyses, routine reporting, and ensuring maintenance of compensation analysis systems.

Responsibilities

•       Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each position at the University; ensure descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents

•       Assess jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or non-exempt and appropriate salary range based on relative CUPA data

•       Benchmark jobs against CUPA data and other market data to determine competitive ranges for each position

•       Assist in designing compensation programs (base salary programs, incentive compensation programs, performance management, job evaluations) that respond to legal requirements and University needs

•       Prepare and maintain job classifications and salary scales

•       Gather data from market-based compensation survey (CUPA); Help conduct market (CUPA) job & salary analyses; use spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess CUPA and market trends

•       Research compensation & benefits policies and plans

•       Update organizational charts

•       Collect information for and complete the Human Resources Annual Assessment Plan and Annual Assessment Report

•       Input appropriate data in Banner, E-Verify, and AL Dept. of Industrial Relations

•       Maintain historical records, develop regular and special reports, and monitor benefit-related expenditures. Oversee the administration and record keeping for benefit and compensation plans. Coordinate and prepare relevant documents and reports required by government agencies

•       Coordinate FMLA

•       Update and maintain the HR portal page

•       Gather and input HR data for Institutional Research

•       Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need

•       Complete other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

•       Associate's or Bachelor's degree required

•       Minimum 3-5 years of Human Resources experience required

•       College/university setting will be considered a plus

•       Currently certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred

•       Strong math skills

•       Demonstrated competence with the Windows operating system and commonly used application software (Microsoft Office WORD, Excel, etc.) required

•       Confidentiality, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is required

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

An HR certification is a plus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

•       Effective oral and communication skills

•       Knowledge of office procedures and the use of standard office equipment

•       Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

•       Ability to multi-task

•       Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·        Ability to remain in a stationary position such as sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time

·        Ability to spend time in low postures such as crouching, kneeling, or stooping for tasks such as filing

·        Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another

·        Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds

·        Ability to communicate information and ideas frequently

·        Frequently performs tasks that require repeating motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers such as operating a computer and other office productivity machinery

·        Occasionally operates a motor vehicle

·        Frequently tasked with using near vision for the use of the computer and reading small print

SALARY:  Salary Band: P640

 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/

 Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

              To view details or to apply, visit: https://jobs.athens.edu/

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and remain “open until filled”.