Director, Classification & Compensation
Company: Cooperative Education
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: March 6, 2025
Job Description:
Department: Human ResourcesClassification: Professional
FacultyJob Category:Administrative or Professional FacultyJob
Type:Full-TimeWork Schedule:Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)Location:
Fairfax, VAWorkplace Type:Hybrid EligibleSalary:Salary commensurate
with education and experienceCriminal Background Check:YesAbout the
Department:Human Resources supports the University mission through
the development and implementation of policies, programs, and
practices that attract, compensate, retain and reward faculty and
staff.About the Position:Reporting to Assistant Vice President,
Total Rewards, the Director of Classification and Compensation will
lead the classification and compensation team the strategic
planning, design, implementation, and administration of the
university's classification and compensation programs while
building and fostering cross-functional and interdepartmental
alliances. This role ensures that compensation and classification
structures are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the
university's goals and objectives. The Director will collaborate
with senior leadership to develop and execute strategies that
attract, retain, and motivate a high-performing workforce. Further
more, the Director of Classification and Compensation will support
and advance HR's role as a strategic business partner and align the
needs and priorities of the university with its talent to drive the
university's objectives.In addition to a first-class culture at
Virginia's largest public university, this position offers:
- Potential for flexible and hybrid telework scheduling
- A competitive salary
- Outstanding benefits, including:
- Health and life insurance
- Multiple industry-leading retirement plans, including the state
VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan
- Accrued paid days off per year
- Paid holidays and winter break
- Paid sick leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement at George Mason University
- Employee assistance programsResponsibilities:Strategic Planning
- Develops and implements classification and compensation
strategies that support the university's business objectives and
talent management goals; and
- Conducts market analyses to ensure the university's
compensation programs are competitive within the industry and
region.Program Design and Administration
- Designs and manages job classification systems and compensation
structures, including salary ranges, incentive programs, and bonus
plans;
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local compensation
laws and regulations; and
- Oversees job evaluation processes to maintain internal
equity.Collaboration and Consultation
- Works closely with HR business partners, department heads, and
senior leadership to understand compensation needs and provide
strategic guidance;
- Serves as a consultant to managers on compensation issues,
providing expertise on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and
job evaluations; and
- Conducts organizational assessments at the request of
department heads and provide recommendations to achieve unit goals,
including reorganizations and identifying required capability and
capacity needs on a short and long-term basis.Analysis and
Reporting
- Prepares reports and presentations for senior management on
compensation-related topics;
- Analyzes trends and best practices in compensation and
classification;
- Compiles complex data and metrics to provide leaders/managers
with easy-to-use reports and tools to determine the impact of their
compensation decisions and priorities for future workforce
investments;
- Provides functional expertise in the implementation of Banner
upgrades and any other software that impact positions or
compensation; and
- Collaborates with the Administrative Data Mart Stakeholder
group, Budget Office and HRTS team to improve reporting accuracy
and capabilities.Training and Development
- Develops and delivers training programs for managers and
employees on compensation practices, policies, and procedures;
and
- Stays current with industry trends and best practices, and
provide ongoing education to HR staff and leadership.Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent
combination of education and experience;
- Progressive experience in compensation and classification, with
experience in a leadership role;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to lead and influence at all levels of the
organization;
- Proficiency in compensation analysis and HRIS systems;
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation
laws and regulations;
- Advanced skills in Excel, Access, Word, Position Management
software, HRIS software (preferably Banner) and reporting
tools;
- Detail oriented, well organized with strong time and project
management skills; and
- Knowledge of the legal environment surrounding compensation
including FLSA, leave policies, equal pay, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay
Act, etc.Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field;
- Experience managing classification & compensation for a
complex, multi-faceted organization;
- Experience in higher education; and
- Advanced professional certification preferred (CCP, CBP, CEP,
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR).Instructions to Applicants:For full
consideration, applicants must apply forDirector, Classification &
Compensation at Complete and submit the online application to
include three professional references with contact information, and
provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent and a Resume for
review.Posting Open Date:December 16, 2024For Full Consideration,
Apply by: January 24, 2025Open Until Filled:Yes
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