Texas Woman's University · 1 day ago
Compensation Specialist (12290)
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTexas Woman's University is seeking a Compensation Specialist to oversee and administer the university’s compensation program. The role involves providing analytical and strategic support to ensure equitable and competitive pay practices across the institution, as well as collaborating closely with the Manager of Compensation.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Recommends and implements strategic process enhancements and policy refinements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and service delivery within the compensation function
Supports the development and execution of departmental goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives in coordination with the Manager of Compensation
Oversees the accurate and timely administration of compensation transactions, forms, and data across multiple operational systems, including Oracle Cloud
Generates and interprets complex data reports to inform strategic decision-making, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for university leadership
Conducts comprehensive position analyses utilizing CUPA data, Huron’s compensation tools, and institutional benchmarks to maintain market-competitive and equitable salary structures that align with the university’s strategic compensation objectives
Coordinates cross-functional collaboration among HR, Payroll, Recruitment, and departmental partners to ensure consistency and alignment in strategic compensation practices
Provides analytical and consultative support on compensation-related policy, procedure, and compliance matters, including FLSA and other federal and state regulations
Develops and refines compensation procedures to promote operational efficiency, data integrity, and service excellence across all functional areas
Reviews and advises on departmentally submitted compensation forms such as CHEFs, SAMs, and PAFs, ensuring compliance with established standards and strategic compensation frameworks
Produces and communicates comprehensive reports reflecting campuswide compensation metrics, including position changes, pay equity trends, and staffing analytics aligned with workforce planning
Conducts periodic audits of system functionality and data accuracy, including testing of newly implemented Oracle Cloud updates and patches
Partners with the business analyst team to identify and resolve system performance issues and ensure the reliability of compensation-related workflows
Contributes to the development and maintenance of compensation-related websites, tools, and resources to ensure transparency and accessibility
Designs and delivers training sessions, presentations, and orientations to promote institutional understanding of compensation policies and practices
Serves as a professional resource and liaison for departments regarding compensation questions, position classification, and procedural interpretation
Assists the Manager of Compensation in the formulation and implementation of university-wide strategic compensation strategies and policy frameworks
Performs data validation and analysis for individual compensation payments (ICPs) and other special pay transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Performs other duties as assigned
Attends Human Resources related conferences, seminars, and training; some travel required
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field of study required
Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience preferably in higher education
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using human resources time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed
Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes
Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email
Preferred
PHR/SPHR certification preferred
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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