Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Website Athens State University

Position Information 

Department/College Human Resources
Position Title Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Job Category Staff
Posting Number 00537
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Other
Temporary No
If Temporary, number of months
Position Summary Information 

Duties
JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the CHRO/Assistant VP – HR and is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of a market-based compensation system (CUPA) and administering the employee benefits plans. This role will play an integral role in the administration of university pay policies, performance management, and benefits plans. Primary job duties will include providing technical and analytical support in the area of classification and compensation, including analyzing and evaluating jobs to determine the market rate assignment, reviewing employee wage rates, and providing wage recommendations based on an established set of parameters. Other duties include submission of salary data for salary surveys, conducting compensation market analyses, routine reporting, and ensuring maintenance of compensation analysis systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Prepares and maintains job descriptions for each position at the University; ensure descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents
  • Assess jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or non-exempt and appropriate salary range based on relative CUPA data
  • Benchmarks jobs against CUPA data and other market data to determine competitive ranges for each position
  • Assist in designing compensation programs (base salary programs, incentive compensation programs, performance management, job evaluations) that respond to legal requirements and University needs
  • Prepare and maintain job classifications and salary scales
  • Gather data from market-based compensation survey (CUPA); Help conduct market (CUPA) job & salary analyses; use spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess CUPA and market trends
  • Research compensation & benefits policies and plans
  • Update organizational charts
  • Collect information for and complete the Human Resources Annual Assessment Plan and Annual Assessment Report
  • Input appropriate data in Banner, E-Verify, and AL Dept. of Industrial Relations
  • Maintain historical records, develop regular and special reports, and monitor benefit-related expenditures. Oversee the administration and record keeping for benefit and compensation plans. Coordinate and prepare relevant documents and reports required by government agencies
  • Coordinate FMLA
  • Update and maintain the HR portal page
  • Gather and input HR data for Institutional Research
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need
  • Complete other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
    • Minimum 3-5 years of Human Resources experience required
    • College/university setting will be considered a plus
    • Currently certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred
    • Strong math skills
    • Demonstrated competence with the Windows operating system and commonly used application software (Microsoft Office WORD, Excel, etc.) required
    • Confidentiality, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is required

 

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:
  • An HR certification is a plus
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Effective oral and communication skills
  • Knowledge of office procedures and the use of standard office equipment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position such as sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to spend time in low postures such as crouching, kneeling, or stooping for tasks such as filing
  • Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another
  • Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas frequently
  • Frequently performs tasks that require repeating motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers such as operating a computer and other office productivity machinery
  • Occasionally operates a motor vehicle
  • Frequently tasked with using near vision for the use of the computer and reading small print
Salary Schedule
Salary Band: P640
To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Posting Detail Information 

University Information
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
EEO Statement
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
Background Check Statement
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Additional Information
Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

To view details or to apply, visit: https://jobs.athens.edu/

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and remain “open until filled”.
For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education web or print ad
    • Higher Ed Jobs.com
    • Special Publication or Professional Journal
    • Athens State University website (Athens.edu)
    • Personal or Employee Referral
    • Local newspaper ad
    • Other
    • Inside Higher Ed
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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