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West Virginia University · 11 hours ago

(Hybrid) Senior Compensation Specialist - Talent & Culture

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

West Virginia University is currently seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist within their Talent and Culture department. The role involves leading the development and administration of pay policies for staff and faculty, providing consultation and support to HR partners and managers, and participating in compensation-related projects.

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Responsibilities

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 by delivering decision support research, analysis, data, tools, and structures related to compensation and classification

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 that may include campus wide merit or market-based pay programs, classification structure changes or other similar compensation related 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 (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions, overtime pay, and minimum wage.)

Provides advice and consultation to other compensation specialists, external consultants, and others in the administration of the job classification/reclassification process and ensures quality control of the process for both existing and newly created positions

Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with campus leaders and HR Partners to facilitate understanding and resolution of various compensation issues

Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes proposed compensation, classification and other HR related policies, legislation, reports, and programs and prepares policy recommendations

Designs, develops, and delivers presentations and trainings on various compensation topics at the request of unit leadership or as part of an integrated Talent and Culture initiative or communication rollout to campus

Performs other related duties as necessary to achieve unit and division's goals and objectives

Qualification

Compensation analysisJob classificationMarket studiesStatistical analysisExcel proficiencyCCP certificationCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationConfidentiality management

Required

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 the following: Progressively responsible experience in compensation or related experience

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Extensive knowledge of theories, principles and procedures relating to position classification and job analysis

Considerable knowledge of specific regulations, procedures, and precedents applicable to preparation of market studies, compensation actions, and related pay determinations

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 and in exercising sound judgment in recommendations for classification of a wide variety of positions

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

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Ability to create, compose, and edit effective written materials

Ability to use independent judgment in the conduct of studies and in resolving issues and concerns of clients

Proven ability to manage and maintain confidential information

Excellent platform training, facilitation and presentation skills

Skill in organizing resources and in establishing priorities

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures

Proven ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management and employees

Initiative and motivation to request, accept, and complete tasks as required and as demanded by work load

Demonstrated ability to work successfully, effectively, and cooperatively as a member of a team of diverse skill levels and expertise from multiple areas

Preferred

A master's degree in industrial/labor relations, human resources, public administration, or another directly related field

Certification as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers 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. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

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