Job Summary: The Director of Compensation is a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's compensation programs. Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Development or designee, this role ensures alignment with organizational goals, fosters a culture of equity and transparency, and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes through technology and data management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing Requirements: Valid driver’s license

Hiring Range: $70,400 - $88,000

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Compensation certification

Job Specific Task List:

• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational objectives and market trends. - (Essential)
• Conduct competitive market analyses, evaluate salary structures, and recommend adjustments to attract and retain top talent. - (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding compensation practices. - (Essential)
• Design and manage incentive plans, merit pay programs, and other reward initiatives to drive employee engagement and performance. - (Essential)
• Partner with leadership to provide data-driven recommendations for executive compensation and strategic workforce planning. - (Essential)
• Collaborate with HR and organizational leaders to ensure alignment of HRIS and compensation strategies with broader HR and organizational goals. - (Essential)
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Development, providing insights on market trends and best practices. - (Essential)
• Liaison to Finance, Payroll, divisional supervisors, and constituency groups on matters involving compensation. - (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation, HRIS, and data privacy - (Essential)
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to compensation to promote consistency and fairness. - (Essential)
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data security across all HR systems and processes. - (Essential)
• Other duties as required - (Standard)

Job Type: Full Time 12 Month

If part time, hours per week: N/A

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Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.