Position Purpose: Serve as an expert in compensation and classification, supporting organizations and leadership in meeting university strategic initiatives and complying with policy and contractual requirements. This position supports compensation initiatives through job evaluation, classification reviews, compensation administration, evaluating salary and pay equity concerns, processing pay-related transactions, maintaining classification and pay structures, organizational reviews, and policy…
interpretation and consultation to units across the university. The role partners closely with HR colleagues, departmental leadership, employee and labor relations professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure compensation practices align with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state regulations. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two (2) years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in compensation and job classification administration. Experience conducting compensation assessments, benchmarking positions, and analyzing and interpreting market data. Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations in compensation and benefits. Excellent analytical skills. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze positions, administer compensation programs, and apply classification principles in a complex organization. Ability to evaluate compensation data, interpret policies and regulations, and develop sound recommendations and solutions. Skilled at presenting and partnering with leaders, HR professionals, and stakeholders to address compensation and classification challenges. Ability to clearly explain complex compensation concepts, recommendations, and decisions to varied audiences. Commitment to accuracy and consistent application of federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, and university policies. Desired Qualifications: Experience in higher education. Expert knowledge of compensation systems and practices, as well as state and federal regulations pertinent to compensation issues (i.e., FLSA , DOL , EEOC , etc.). Experience working in a unionized environment. Relevant HR certification such as CCP , PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP or SHRM - SCP . Experience providing consultation to organizational leadership. Experience leading and/or serving on project teams.
