Essential Functions
- Strategy & Program Management: Manages the development, implementation, and administration of all University compensation programs.
- Market Analysis: Oversees job evaluations, salary survey participation (e.g., CUPA-HR), and market benchmarking to determine competitive positioning.
- Data Integrity & Records Management: Oversees the maintenance, retention, and disposal of all personnel records in accordance with state/federal laws and University policy; manages the transition from paper to digital records and ensures data security protocols. develops techniques for compiling and presenting data to leadership.
- Consultation & Relationship Management: Provides expert advice to supervisors and line management on pay decisions and policy interpretations; manages vendor relationships to ensure high service delivery and resolve discrepancies.
- Compliance & Regulation: Ensures all programs comply with federal, state, and local laws (FLSA, FMLA, ACA), Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) policies, and Utah legislative funding requirements.
- Employee Engagement & Training: Develop and deliver training regarding compensation practices and data retention processes.
- Other duties as assigned: Includes participation in HR-wide projects and providing backup support for other HR functions during peak seasons.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation, related HR areas, or financial analysis and management. 2. In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations (FLSA, Utah code for Hours and Leave, etc.).
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Technical aptitude, specifically with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships across all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree or professional certification (CCP, CBP, CEBS, or PHR/SPHR).
- Experience using CUPA-HR Compensation Data on Demand.
- Specific understanding of Utah legislative funding processes for higher education.
- Proven track record in process automation and HR service delivery improvement.
Supplemental Information
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.
In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/suu/jobs/5473264/compensation-and-data-manager
