Hybrid Senior Compensation Specialist – Talent & Culture

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About the role

  • Senior Compensation Specialist developing, administering, and maintaining pay policies at West Virginia University. Providing consultation and support to clients and implementing compensation-related projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, administers, organizes and maintains pay policies and programs
  • Reviews classified and non-classified jobs, develops competitive salary ranges, and advises departments appropriately with respect to pay
  • Works directly with unit leadership and HR Partners to provide expert guidance and consultation in making informed compensation decisions
  • Coordinates, oversees, or assumes a leadership role with regard to compensation projects or initiatives
  • Provides high level compensation analysis and support to the Director and the Assistant Director, as necessary
  • Performs detailed studies and analyses of senior leadership pay salaries or other market driven pay studies
  • Assists in the development of strategic compensation goals and philosophies and implements resulting programs
  • May coordinate the completion of third-party market surveys and internal position-to-market analysis
  • Provides advice and counsel to University management and HR Partners on day-to-day compensation issues, policy interpretation, problem resolution, and compliance with University regulations
  • Responds to inquiries on applicable federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the administration of classification and compensation programs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, business administration, industrial relations, or closely related field
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in progressively responsible experience in compensation or related experience
  • Extensive knowledge of theories, principles and procedures relating to position classification and job analysis
  • Knowledge of the provisions of federal and state laws affecting compensation (e.g., FLSA, Affirmative Action, Equal Pay Act, FMLA, Parental Leave Act, ADA)
  • Proven skill in planning, conducting and completing task, assignment, job and occupational analysis studies for assigned classes of positions and occupations
  • Proven skill in applying classification principles effectively
  • Ability to compose clear and complete reports of classification findings and recommendations
  • Proven skill in the preparation of both job descriptions and classification specifications for a wide variety of positions
  • Strong competency in statistical analysis and spreadsheet modeling and advanced skills in Excel and/or Access databases
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit effective written materials
  • Proven ability to manage and maintain confidential information
  • Initiative and motivation to request, accept, and complete tasks as required and as demanded by workload

Benefits

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year
  • A range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
  • Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
  • Wellness programs

Job title

Senior Compensation Specialist – Talent & Culture

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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