What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Professional position at Wayne State University?
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedCompensation Professionalat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Job Purpose
Essential functions (job duties):
Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of contemporary compensation programs, policies, procedures and processes. Collaborates on the development of a new compensation system, including redesigning the salary structure, creating new processes for salary increases and administration, determining the approach to variable pay and helping to provide education to the campus community. Reports to the Senior Director, Total Rewards.
Essential Functions
Conducts job analysis and evaluations. Prepares job descriptions. Completes compensation surveys. Identifies, evaluates and communicates qualitative and quantitative data trends to assist leaders in making data-driven decisions. Monitors federal, state and local compensation regulations. Audits pay practices to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and regulations and internal pay policies. Design and author compensation metrics, reports, and tools to inform compensation program decisions.
Consults with employees, leaders and HR on the appropriate classification of positions, determination of compensation level and salary ranges, etc. Advises and assists in the application and interpretation of human resources policies, legal and union contract compliance.
Leads continuous improvement of compensation services and processes. Creates process documents. Facilitates, leads, and participates in large-scale organizational projects, compensation projects and multidisciplinary teams. Recommends and implements compensation administration improvements to increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of our compensation strategy, processes and structures.
Administers annual pay administration programs. Maintains compensation systems and databases. Assists in the design of human capital management systems that provide leaders & HR team with requisite information regarding salary administration, market comparative data, internal equity analysis, etc. Provides analytical support for ad hoc research and compensation initiatives.
Perform Other Duties As Required.
WORK CONTEXT
Job Reports to: Senior Director.
Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.
Customer Accountability Interfaces with customers inside S/C/D.
Freedom to Act Subject to general input from supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Experience
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.
Minimum 3 years.
At least 3 - 5 years of compensation experience in large, complex organizations. Graduate-level or WorldatWork compensation courses may be substituted for experience. Additional HR or analysis experience with relevant compensation exposure may be considered.
HR generalist experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to articulate broadly and deeply about core areas of compensation administration and laws and regulations at a level consistent with three to five years of compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
Ability to value all people, understand, and appreciate their unique experiences, styles, talents and perspectives. Ability to help create an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees can bring their best authentic selves to work and utilize diversity to drive innovation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement, efficiency, and the ability to find and execute creative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to structure, implement, and manage to successful completion moderate to complex compensation projects.
Effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage many stakeholders and influence / drive decision-making. Advanced proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio with the ability to create dynamic tools and models to interpret and analyze data.
School/College/Division
H49 - Human Resources
Primary department
H4908 - Compensation
Employment type
Telecommuting options may be available.
Job openings
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Job Purpose
Essential functions (job duties):
Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of contemporary compensation programs, policies, procedures and processes. Collaborates on the development of a new compensation system, including redesigning the salary structure, creating new processes for salary increases and administration, determining the approach to variable pay and helping to provide education to the campus community. Reports to the Senior Director, Total Rewards.
Essential Functions
Conducts job analysis and evaluations. Prepares job descriptions. Completes compensation surveys. Identifies, evaluates and communicates qualitative and quantitative data trends to assist leaders in making data-driven decisions. Monitors federal, state and local compensation regulations. Audits pay practices to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and regulations and internal pay policies. Design and author compensation metrics, reports, and tools to inform compensation program decisions.
Consults with employees, leaders and HR on the appropriate classification of positions, determination of compensation level and salary ranges, etc. Advises and assists in the application and interpretation of human resources policies, legal and union contract compliance.
Leads continuous improvement of compensation services and processes. Creates process documents. Facilitates, leads, and participates in large-scale organizational projects, compensation projects and multidisciplinary teams. Recommends and implements compensation administration improvements to increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of our compensation strategy, processes and structures.
Administers annual pay administration programs. Maintains compensation systems and databases. Assists in the design of human capital management systems that provide leaders & HR team with requisite information regarding salary administration, market comparative data, internal equity analysis, etc. Provides analytical support for ad hoc research and compensation initiatives.
Perform Other Duties As Required.
WORK CONTEXT
Job Reports to: Senior Director.
Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.
Customer Accountability Interfaces with customers inside S/C/D.
Freedom to Act Subject to general input from supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Experience
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.
Minimum 3 years.
At least 3 - 5 years of compensation experience in large, complex organizations. Graduate-level or WorldatWork compensation courses may be substituted for experience. Additional HR or analysis experience with relevant compensation exposure may be considered.
HR generalist experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to articulate broadly and deeply about core areas of compensation administration and laws and regulations at a level consistent with three to five years of compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
Ability to value all people, understand, and appreciate their unique experiences, styles, talents and perspectives. Ability to help create an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees can bring their best authentic selves to work and utilize diversity to drive innovation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement, efficiency, and the ability to find and execute creative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to structure, implement, and manage to successful completion moderate to complex compensation projects.
Effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage many stakeholders and influence / drive decision-making. Advanced proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio with the ability to create dynamic tools and models to interpret and analyze data.
School/College/Division
H49 - Human Resources
Primary department
H4908 - Compensation
Employment type
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: $70,000
- Salary hire maximum: $80,000
Telecommuting options may be available.
Job openings
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000