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VCU Health System's Human Resources Department is seeking a full time Compensation Consultant. This person independently consults with clients, analyzes compensation issues, and prepares alternatives and recommendations. Provides data analysis and participates in compensation projects including, but not limited to, job evaluation, market pricing, structure analysis, special pay plans, etc. Responsible for planning and administration of assigned compensation programs. Will report to our Director of Compensation.  

Responsibilities

Coordinates project development and implementation in a timely manner to meet management requests and needs.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in compensation

Preferred

CCP or working toward CCP

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Responsibilities:
• Analyze market data and make recommendations on pay strategy with business and HR leaders
• Partner with HR Directors to solve pay related issues including internal equity, incentive design and movement
• Execute on core processes like merit, bonus, and stock award administration
• Create reports and consult with business leaders on how pay works and how to maximize its effectiveness in their organizations
• Use data and metrics to determine program success and to drive improvements in all elements of compensation

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least three year’s work experience in a corporate setting, with experience in either HR, Compensation or analytics
  Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience with a preference for business, economics, or other quantitative majors
  Prior experience in some form of internal or external consulting (preferred)
  Prior experience working in WorkDay or similar HRIS system (preferred)

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Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist manages the compensation program to attract, retain and motivate employees by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support in all areas of human resources with a strong focus on tasks related to compensation and performance management.
• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within the organization. Reviews and approves salary increases permitted within budgetary limits and according to established compensation policies.
• Create and maintain organizational charts and HR dashboards.
• Assist in the development of and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Responds to inquiries related to policies, procedures and programs. Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Assist in the preparation of job descriptions. Write job descriptions when needed. Conducts job analysis to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy.
• Advises management on compensation actions for employees. Analyzes organizational pay practices and makes recommendations for salary changes to ensure equity.
• Participates in development and administration of performance review system to ensure compliance and salary administration guidelines.
• Recommends special compensation programs or incentive systems for all employees or for a specific group to support the organization’s objectives.
• Provide support and assistance to other HR generalists or HR functions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Serves as Economic Interest Administrator.
• Creates, maintains and ensures quality assurance of key human resources data sets, reports and metrics. Serves as the key representative on external benchmarks and surveys supporting the HR function.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience working across different departments and locations.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law, wage and hour, FLSA and EEO laws.
• Strong analytical skills and influencing ability.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation and classification practices gained from significant experience in the compensation field. Ability to understand and interpret compensation surveys (Mercer, Hay, ERI etc.).
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Expert communication skills both written and verbal; particularly successful in listening and understand various points of view.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe applications. Advanced ability to generate queries and reports using Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret policies.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and provide sound guidance to management.
• Experience administering performance management programs

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of HR experience with four or more years of compensation experience.
• Human Resources certification and/or compensation certification preferred.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

SUMMARY:

The Compensation Specialist is responsible for the administration of the University’s compensation programs for faculty and staff employees, including job evaluation, FLSA determination, maintenance of the job description database, and the annual merit increase process. Plans, develops and implements new programs and initiatives to maintain compensation competitiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classification and Compensation System Implementation and Maintenance

• Designs and maintains the compensation and classification system. Performs job analysis in order to determine position classification and reclassifications according to University leveling guide and FLSA standards.
• Provides guidance to HR Consulting Team to determine appropriate salary offers. Utilizes the pay policy as a guideline, in addition to considerations such as campus equity, market data, and candidate’s experience and educational requirements.
• Provides compensation consulting expertise to HR Business Partners in regards to organizational restructurings and other departmental changes.
• Participates in various national salary surveys including CUPA-HR, Willis Towers Watson and Mercer, as well as specific salary surveys conducted by professional organizations for other divisions to assess the University’s competitive pay position and alignment with its stated compensation objectives. Conducts special studies of salary and pay administration.
• Oversees the annual salary increase process for staff to ensure sound fiscal allocation of resources. Provides consultation, analysis and modeling on annual wage and salary budgets.
• Makes recommendations for salary structure changes on an annual basis to reflect appropriate market changes. Reviews market changes at the position level to ensure pay competitiveness.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures. Makes recommendations to the Director of Compensation and Benefits and the Sr. AVP, Human Resources regarding strategic plan changes.
• Identifies sound and accurate metrics, which can improve existing HR pay practices. Conducts benchmarking and presents accurate staffing-related statistics.
• Analyzes competitive compensation and report findings and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Partners with HRIS Analysts on reports for management.
• Provides guidance to Compensation and Benefits Specialist on compensation related issues and works with HR Solution Center Team to ensure effective processing of salary transactions.
• Works closely with Budget and Planning Office to maintain position control module in Banner.
• Supports special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation practices, programs, and plans
• Thorough understanding of the University’s HR policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws and regulations
• Understanding of the University’s strategy and infrastructure
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with tact and sensitivity while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Excellent analytical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Technical proficiency using a human resources information system and Microsoft Office Products

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years relevant experience in compensation or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are acquired
• Competence in human resource principles and practices
• A working knowledge of classification/compensation theory and practice

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week

SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 9
To see more detailed salary information please review the University of Richmond's Compensation Structure.

 EOE

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The opportunity:

The Lead Compensation Analyst is a key member of the Total Rewards team.  This role is responsible for strategic analysis and providing consultative, planning, project management and senior analytical support for our businesses.  This role is also responsible for integrating compensation with overall HR strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce.  The individual will participate in the end-to-end design, management and administration of compensation programs and activities including overall design, base salary and variable pay administration, as well as executive benefits. 

How you will impact WestRock:

• Ensures a cohesive and comprehensive approach to the design of a total compensation package that aligns the organization’s objectives with compensation programs.
• Uses compensation tools to make recommendations and offer solutions.
• Synthesizes, manipulates and models large datasets and analyzes multiple scenarios and develops business actions and recommendations.
• Consults with all levels of business leaders on compensation matters such as the design, application and value of using various components of the total compensation package.
• Collaborates with human resources and business leaders and other stakeholders to define requirements and expectations and to monitor and provide updates regarding agreed upon deliverables.
• Influences and provides recommendations and alternatives to address the businesses’ needs and objectives. 
• Modeling complex scenarios and recommending business actions.
• Builds consensus to generate support for new ideas and strategies.  Solutions require collaboration and agreement with Human Resource and Business Leaders.
• Independently leads compensation initiatives and activities including developing and managing project plans.
• Provides leadership and guidance to other team members.
• Conducts complex analysis of practices and programs to evaluate effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Stays abreast of labor market trends and changes to recommend approaches for competitiveness in compensation.
• Evaluates external competitiveness and internal alignment; researches industry trends and provides recommendations.
• Independently conducts studies and recommends policy and process/operations changes.
• Identifies ways to operationalize and champion changes/enhancements to program offerings.
• Assists in developing and presenting HR and Manager education and other communications through various mediums for a global employee audience.
• Recommends Compensation guideline updates and identifies and analyzes metrics for measuring effectiveness and improving performance of programs. 
• Ensures collaborative approaches are used to achieve goals and to measure success. 

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum 5-7 years of total compensation experience in a role of similar complexity and scope; 3-5 years of experience at the Senior Analyst level. 
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• PHR, SPHR and/or CCP are strongly preferred at the Senior Analyst level.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in compensation principles and practices such as salary and variable pay strategies, labor market analysis and trending, job evaluation methodologies. 
• Working knowledge of HR principles for integrating compensation with overall HR strategies.
• Ability to apply formulaic, mathematical and statistical data for compilation and analysis and interpret market intelligence.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing needed to work with, HR and other shareholders.
• Ability to explain complex programs and technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead activities and projects independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highest level of confidential and sensitive essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and ability to “tell the story.”
• Ability to work in changing environment with varied dynamics.
• Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent MS desktop skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans. 

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sr. Compensation Analyst to support our growing healthcare system.  If you have a passion for Compensation and helping others, this is the right place for you.  

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