Compensation Pillar Lead, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation

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59831

Location

Columbia

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Full-Time

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Hiring Department

Compensation & Classification

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The ERP Pillar Lead (Compensation) serves as the primary leader for all compensation and classification components of the University's ERP replacement initiative. This role's central purpose is to lead the design, alignment, and implementation of compensation functionality within the new ERP environment.

The incumbent develops deep expertise in current-state compensation practices, data structures, and workflows and translates that knowledge into future-state system design. This position may provide direct or indirect supervision to Compensation subject matter experts (SMEs) assigned to ERP workstreams.

In addition to ERP leadership, the role provides advanced-level compensation expertise, including market analysis, job evaluation, and consultation. Experience with traditional compensation structures (e.g., salary ranges, structures, job families) and healthcare compensation models is strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ERP Leadership & Functional Ownership (Primary Responsibility - 60%)

Functional Architecture and SME Coordination

• Serves as co-lead of the Core HR team primarily designing the compensation, classification, and position management functions within the ERP implementation.
• Leads and coordinates SMEs participating in ERP design, testing, data validation, and workflow development; may provide direct or indirect supervision and task direction.
• Translates current-state processes into future-state functional requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and HR strategy.

Collaboration and Configuration

• Partners with ERP team including, project managers, and external consultants to ensure accurate configuration of compensation structures, job frameworks, pay rules, and approval workflows.

Data Migration and Validation

• Oversees the migration, mapping, and validation of compensation and classification data, ensuring accuracy and preservation of business logic.

Representation and Design Support

• Represents the Compensation function in cross-functional design sessions, issue resolution, and governance discussions.
• Ensures ERP design supports both traditional compensation models and healthcare-specific compensation practices, including market-based pay, clinical ladders, and specialty differentials.

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3. Learning Current Processes and Strategies (20%)

• Gains comprehensive understanding of current compensation and classification processes, including job evaluation.
• Participates in salary survey activities to gather market data.
• Engages in benchmarking efforts to compare internal practices with industry standards.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to document and analyze existing workflows and data sources.

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4. HR Partner Consultation & Customer Service (10%)

• Provides guidance to HR partners, managers, and leaders regarding compensation practices, pay determinations, and classification processes.
• Communicates outcomes and recommendations clearly and with discretion.
• Supports HR leadership with analysis and materials for complex compensation questions.

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5. Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, desk guides, and reference materials.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in compensation and classification processes.
• Supports audit and compliance activities related to compensation programs and position data.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP implementation experience strongly preferred, particularly in a functional lead or SME capacity.
• Experience with traditional compensation structures and healthcare compensation models preferred.
• Experience with salary survey participation and market pricing methodologies preferred.
• Experience working with HRIS or ERP systems in a data-intensive capacity strongly preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Grade: GGS 012

University Title: ERP Pillar Lead

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume, letter of interest

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.