Compensation Specialist - Human Resources

Title
Compensation Specialist

Department
Human Resources

Campus
Queens

Job Summary
Support the maintenance and administration of existing compensation programs and practices, as well as provide guidance and coaching to managers.  This support includes evaluating jobs, conducting market and internal equity analyses, inputting and analyzing survey data and conducting market surveys via telephone or email.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts research, analyzes data, prepares and presents recommendations requiring a broad understanding of compensation techniques, methods, practices and regulations.
  • Applies job evaluation techniques to establish equitable and appropriate titles, salary ranges, pay rates, and FLSA exemption assignments.
  • Maintains positive working relationships with managers and HR professionals, advising them on individual salary treatment; is proactive in establishing relationships and identifying targeted areas where compensation might be a remedy for broader organizational issues
  • Participates in the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs, policies and guidelines for employees, including merit, incentive, retention and other types of programs as needed.
  • Conducts market pay analyses for varied positions using published compensation surveys and consults with managers regarding the results
  • Participates in various salary surveys and oversee completion of surveys.
  • Delivers compensation presentations/training that requires in depth knowledge and the ability to respond to challenging issues and questions that arise.
  • Provides back-up support for compensation cycles (e.g., merit, executive compensation).
  • Participates in special projects related to compensation programs and policies.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience within Human Resources, preferably in the area of Compensation
  • College Degree required
  • Demonstrated analytical and reasoning skills, including the ability to solve problems and draw conclusions from raw data that result in the discovery of trends and insightful patterns of information to apply with solutions.
  • Knowledge of Banner Reporting
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite particularly Access,  Excel, Word and  PowerPoint with the ability to create and utilize complex spreadsheets
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and influence all levels of the organization
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to develop succinct, executive summaries
  • Ability to manage a project through to completion, delivering timely results and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent demonstrated stand up training and presentation skills with a confident presence to respond to challenging issues
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple assignments and accountabilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate with discretion and maintain confidential information.

Salary
Salary commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget.

Submitting for this Position
Please send a cover letter and a resume to work@stjohns.edu and Reference Job 1077 in the subject line.