Specialist - Compensation

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Dear Applicant,

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Transcripts
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Foreign transcripts
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Job Description

Department: Human Resources

General Statement of Job

Assists the Compensation and Payroll Manager with the development, implementation and administration of compensation and related programs. Responsible for a wide variety of duties within compensation involving application and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures and surveys.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Conducts research and analysis to establish/validate appropriate salary grades.
• Researches and analyzes compensation and related Human Resources issues.
• Keeps up to date on current compensation trends, laws and regulations.
• Participates and assists in salary surveys to analyze data to determine market competitiveness.
• Compiles incumbent salary data from various sources and participates in external salary surveys.
• Establishes and maintains consistent compensation analysis procedures and ensures compliance with compensation setting methodology and guidelines.
• Maintains and updates a task list of pending classification reviews and other compensation actions.
• Participates in the preparation and review of data for college-wide salary adjustments.
• Responsible for processing educational supplements for all classifications.
• Participates in the preparation and review of the college staffing plan and pay plan.
• Assists with gathering relevant data, analyze problems and evaluate alternatives for appropriate recommendations.
• Maintains and distribute as appropriate, current employee information and other communications.
• Responsible to prepare clear, accurate and persuasive reports, and other written materials and analytics.
• Maintains standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks while managing multiple and changing priorities.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Human Resources Management, or related field required.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in human resources, compensation administration, financial analysis or accounting, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of human resources laws, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Proficient in preparation of worksheets using Excel.
• Proficient with ten key by touch and other office technology.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and missi