Asst Director, Compensation - 130220

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Assistant Director, Compensation

BYU is seeking a dedicated compensation leader to join our team as Assistant Director of Compensation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by managing compensation plan operations. You will lead and collaborate with partners within HR and across the university to ensure our compensation practices align with our mission and values while remaining competitive in the market. 

This is an especially exciting time in BYU Human Resources as we work to transition the university's ERP system (including all HR processes) to Workday. With a go-live date at the end of this year, this position will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the testing and preparations for the Workday implementation to set BYU HR up for success for years to come.

If you're a critical thinker with strong project/process management skills and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic and supportive environment at Brigham Young University. Join us in shaping the future of compensation practices in higher education!

What you'll do in this position: 

• Oversee the day-to-day Compensation administration such as job evaluations, salary setting, Workday HCM business process effectiveness and efficiency, escalated issues, etc.
• Manage assigned Compensation plans & programs which may include annual merit increases, independent contractor administration, one-time and variable payments, supplemental compensation, etc.
• Provide department and HR project leadership.
• Serve as the lead Compensation resource for HR Business Partners, campus leaders, and other campus stakeholders.

What qualifies you for this role:

This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill. Compensation and pay grade determination is based on your individual education and experience. Determination of pay grades will be based on assignment of duties to this position and made by the hiring department, not by the applicant. 

Minimum requirements include:

Compensation Administrator III (Level 54)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management/Administration, Finance, or related field and 3 years of human resources experience, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Solid understanding of FLSA and employment law.
• Intermediate understanding of other HR laws.
• General understanding of tax laws as they relate to Payroll and Benefits.

Compensation Administrator IV (Level 55): 

• Bachelor 's degree in Human Resources, Business Management/Administration, Finance, or related field and 5 years of Compensation experience, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong understanding of FLSA and employment law.

Preferred education and experience:

• Master's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of compensation administration experience.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, or other equivalent.
• Senior-level HR certification: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other equivalent.
• Experience with administrating compensation plans and business processes in Workday HCM.
• Experience in developing and implementing compensation strategies and programs.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and salary surveys.
• BYU work experience.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k retirement account contributions. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans).
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Excellent medical/dental benefits.
• Short/long term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Employee Wellness program.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: N/A
Desired Start Date: 04/15/2024
Job Close Date: 03/20/2024
Pay Level: 54 or 55 (DOQ)
Approximate Starting Salary:

Level 54: $77,500 to $100,500  

Level 55: $86,500 to $112,500
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
 

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!