Compensation Specialist

Compensation Specialist Case Western Reserve University, United States about 19 hours ago

Location:

Campus, ILLINOIS

Job Type:

FullTime Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $52,705 and $66,672, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Under moderate direction of the Associate Vice President, this position is responsible for the administration of compensation related activities in support of the university's salary administration program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Form and maintain partnerships with assigned HR Shared Service areas in achieving performance excellence; generate options and recommendations that are responsive to multiple interests, reflective of best practices, and aligned with unit goals. Develop relationships with customers and become a business partner in advising and counseling on compensation issues. (25%) Review proposed salary actions to ensure compliance with established university guidelines and policies and federal and state regulations. Provide resources to management in writing new job descriptions and revising current ones. Oversee the administration of employee job descriptions. Review proposals for new or revised positions; analyze information and recommend appropriate job classification, Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption, and salary grade assignment. Advise management and provide alternative options for compensation actions for employees. (25%) Analyze and approve salary exception requests for new hires and internal promotions submitted by employment recruiters. (10%) Administer performance review system to ensure compliance with salary merit guidelines. (10%) Assist in organizational structure development and restructuring efforts to support job description reviews and evaluations. (8%) Participate in salary surveys, collect and analyzes market data to determine organization's market relationship. Monitor internal and external competitive pay practices. Support the senior compensation analyst in analysis of multiple sources of salary survey data annually and make recommendations for regular staff salary structure in response to changing organizational needs and market values. (8%) Evaluate requests for additional pay. Research and approve HCM additional payment requests. (8%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in developing and delivering training sessions to managers. (3%) May conduct job analysis and desk audits to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy. (1%) Research special compensation programs or incentive systems to support the organization's objectives. (1%) Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

CONTACTS

Department:

Frequent contact with co-workers in compensation and employment for collaboration and consultation and regular contact within all other functional areas of human resources for collaboration.

University:

Collaborate and coordinate employment process through other key departments, such as the Attorney's office, Health Services, and Environmental Health and Safety. Frequent contact with faculty, hiring managers, staff and internal applicants to explain policy and procedure. Frequent contact to explain the application of compensation policy and address concerns to a supervisor or employee.

External:

Contact with professional references, organizations and vendor partners. Occasional contact with peer institutions and other organizations when researching, soliciting and/or providing compensation survey data.

Students:

Little or no student interaction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

1 to 3 years of related experience, preferably in human resources and/or related to compensation and employment activities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of employment laws. Analytical ability to collect, research and synthesize various data; use of intuition and experience to complement data. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops and recommends alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations. Ability to manage difficult customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all levels. Ability to speak clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Approaches others in a tactful manner. Ability to support organization by following policies and procedures; understands implications of decisions; completes tasks correctly; supports organization's goals and values. Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Ability to read, analyze, interpret and present the most complex results/findings. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive and confidential management inquiries or complaints. Ability to write new job descriptions and revise current ones using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to mathematical operations for salary and pay calculations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to meet consistent attendance. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel and Access); knowledge of webpage maintenance; knowledge of HR information systems (PeopleSoft and/or Oracle HR database system preferred); proficient in the use of the internet. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. Willingness to learn and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI).

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form. Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis. .