Inside Higher Ed · 6 hours ago
Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition
Elon, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expInside Higher Ed is an internationally acclaimed university committed to fostering a thriving community. The Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition will provide leadership in classification, compensation, and recruitment, developing and implementing HR programs to support these goals at Elon University.
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Responsibilities
Manage the evaluation and improvement of talent acquisition strategies, including the appropriate policies, tools, and processes
Work with campus stakeholders to identify and implement standard best practices and campus resources to support attracting and retaining talent from point of application through onboarding
Provide support for faculty talent as appropriate, including acting as liaison for faculty and staff members requiring immigration support with third party immigration counsel
Provide support during process with all legal advice, visa recommendations, and immigration consultations being directed to external counsel
Review all university sponsored sourcing channels for ROI and cost saving opportunities annually
Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation strategies are being implemented and compliance maintained for applicable state and federal employment laws related compensation and classification policies, including but not limited to FLSA and state specific wage and hour laws
Ensure applicable institutional policies remain relevant and oversee enforcement of institutional policies related to employment
Act as main point of contact for talent management system oversight, background check screening results that may indicate discrepancies and adverse action, as well as job sourcing systems and vendor portal access
Work with IT and campus stakeholders to enhance the user experience, communicate new system developments and functionality, and strategize with Talent Acquisition team members for campus training opportunities
Ensure that all vendor systems meet compliance needs and conduct annual review of services for outcomes and cost saving opportunities
Work with the Compensation and Recruitment Analyst, IT, and the HRIS team to identify position reporting needs
Provide strategic leadership for staff compensation management - theories, practices, designs and methodologies, salary administration, policy development and administration, workforce analytics/data, HRIS systems, and workforce planning to evaluate and implement best practices
Develop and implement consistent, equitable, and competitive compensation practices and guidelines that support the university's ability to attract, reward, and retain exceptional employees
Review current personnel action process for improvement and work with stakeholders to make recommendations for standardization of position reviews to maintain established career architecture
Create and implement a job catalog to be used in combination with a job library and salary structure
Maintain the established institutional salary structure based on changing market data and pressures
Provide consultations related to position changes, market pricing, and workforce planning
Identify methods for tracking and reporting related to position changes
Evaluate and recommend improvements for the position description update process
Ensures participation with relevant salary surveys (e.g. CUPA-HR)
Supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Support professional development opportunities
Collaborate with campus partners (HRIS, payroll, budget, IT, Provost Office, budget managers) to evaluate the annual university-wide salary increase process for recommended improvement and efficiency
Oversee the university-wide salary increase process within established budget parameters through ensuring accuracy, process optimization in applicable systems, and the distribution of annual increase notifications
Establish consistent compensation practices in partnership with other administrative departments (base wage versus stipend)
Identify tracking mechanism for position changes during annual process (salary, title, FTE, etc)
All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience with the following relevant work experience: six years of progressively responsible experience in compensation administration
Current or previous experience in a higher education environment
Preferred
Master's degree in any relevant field of study
Benefits
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service.
After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
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