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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Compensation Specialist

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Human Resources Specialist for the Compensation team. This role focuses on providing guidance and advice regarding classification and compensation best practices, as well as managing compensation-related projects and analyses.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Provide primary support in logging and tracking incoming work requests and routine updates:

Monitor all incoming work requests to log and assign to team

Maintaining job code tables

Updating classification specifications

Updating Job descriptions

Job code detail management

Pay matrices updates

Update other compensation-related tools as needed

Classification of staff positions:

Review and evaluate requests for job evaluations

Provide highest level of customer service and guidance to Human Resources Leaders and Partners, which may include any of the following:

Review job questionnaires

Utilize survey sources, market references, internal equity and other data as appropriate

Utilize grading tool to analyze information and make recommendations on pay grade level

Document findings and recommendations to contribute to a comprehensive report

Work closely with compensation Team assisting on a variety of projects including:

Assist with salary structure updates, analysis, and maintenance

Assist with supporting documents that contribute to the roll out, communication, and ongoing administration of new and existing staff compensation initiatives

Assist with preparing reports, presentations, communications, and documentation as required

Manage all projects in a timely manner. Ensure all aspects of requests are addressed within agreed upon service window, including job classifications, position number request, maintaining job descriptions, leveling guides, and other routine compensation documentation

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri System

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelData analysisCompensation best practicesJob classificationCustomer serviceRelationship managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Excel

Experience working with large data sets from multiple sources

Experience creating visual presentations of organized analysis of data

Possesses conceptual knowledge in the HR discipline and works toward broadening capabilities in the area

Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills

Highest level of confidentiality

Integrity

Thrives in multi-tasking environment

Relationship management

Professional demeanor

Proactive and efficient

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees