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
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