Classification and Compensation Analyst
Job Description
The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Human Resources office is seeking to fill a full-time position as a Classification and Compensation Analyst. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Classification and Compensation Analyst will serve as the primary source for the identification of relevant market data and incumbent analyses for daily work as well as larger project efforts. This position will maintain the job description library and compensation salary structure in support of university goals and objectives
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as the key partner on compensation philosophy, policy guidance and compliance with state and federal regulations. This position monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and structures to optimize hiring and maximize employee retention; provides options and solutions and recommendations to support organizational objectives.
- Evaluates new positions using established methodology and determines classification, grade and level assignment. Creates new job codes and titles for positions and facilitates the development of new and maintenance of existing job descriptions in coordination with department leaders.
- Maintains data on inversion, compression, and equity; formulates recommendations regarding the updating of salary structures, FLSA exemptions, job revisions, and organizational structures as needed.
- Manages requests for reclassification, equity adjustments, in-grade salary adjustments. Reviews and signs off on all pay rate changes and salary adjustments to ensure and validate consistency.
- Works with the benefits department to ensure the monetary value of taxable, non-cash benefits to employees is accurately reflected on end of year tax statements.
- Manages the annual salary increase process working closely with the budget office and all divisions to ensure consistently accurate data, adherence to university policies and availability of funding.
- Participates in salary surveys to obtain current data for job evaluations; compiles, analyzes, and evaluates survey data to ensure continued competitiveness in the marketplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High degree of attention to detail and ability to prioritize work with a structured approach in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Knowledge of HR programs and services with proficient knowledge of current compensation practices and trends and functional knowledge of benefits in HR preferably.
- Ability to independently research problem areas, facilitate meetings and decision-making processes.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people at all levels of the organization. Demonstrative experience with collecting, analyzing, reporting and presenting data.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field and experience relate to the above.
- Four years directly related benefits, human resources or payroll work experience providing high-level administrative support for programs or projects may be substituted for the degree.
- In-depth knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and data sorting/filtering.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, self-directed and detail oriented.
Preferred
- PHR, SHRM-CP or CCP.
- Experience with HRIS systems.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience with merit/market-based compensation systems.
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