West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Morgantown, WV
Educational Services
About the position
The Compensation Specialist at West Virginia University plays a crucial role in administering and maintaining pay policies and programs for various employee classifications. This position involves evaluating and classifying positions, assessing organizational needs and market trends, and contributing to the development of job families and compensation programs. The role emphasizes work-life balance and offers generous benefits to support employees.
Responsibilities
- Review WVU and Research Corp Staff positions to conduct job reviews for classification and pay level determination.
- Provide guidance and consultation to unit leadership for informed compensation decisions through research, analysis, and data support.
- Develop and monitor career development and pathing programs to ensure consistency and compliance with policies.
- Consult with leaders regarding new or revised job classifications and evaluate needs based on organizational or market factors.
- Prepare compensation unit reports and analyses, including benchmark comparisons and pay plan reports.
- Research and analyze competitive compensation practices in the job market.
- Serve as a primary contact for the University community on classification and compensation concerns, providing advice and problem resolution.
- Assist in designing, modifying, implementing, and maintaining compensation plans and pay policies.
- Design and deliver presentations and training on compensation topics.
- Participate in reviewing proposed compensation and HR policies, legislation, and programs.
Requirements
- Professional experience in compensation analysis and administration.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate job classifications and compensation practices.
- Excellent communication skills for consultation and training purposes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and various departments.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with job evaluation methodologies.
- Knowledge of labor market trends and compensation benchmarking.
- Familiarity with HR policies and compliance regulations.
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- Range of health insurance options
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Wellness programs
