Senior Compensation Specialist – Talent & Culture
WVU Online
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Morgantown • Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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About the role
- 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
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
compensation analysisjob analysisposition classificationstatistical analysisspreadsheet modelingExcelAccess databasesmarket surveyssalary range developmentpolicy interpretation
Soft skills
communicationproblem resolutioninitiativemotivationleadershipconsultationreport writingconfidentiality managementadvisory skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in human resourcesBachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in industrial relations