Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provides leadership, consultation, and direction for compensation including staff, students, and faculty. Consults with customers and plans, develops, and implements new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures to be responsive to internal goals and competitive practices. Ensures through audits, various reports, and personal interactions that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government requirements/regulations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Leads a team of compensation professionals in servicing the need internally for compensation and rewards. Oversees and monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revision as well as new plans that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and University objectives; coordinates implementation and provides guidance to various staff, faculty and others.
- Provides advice to various leaders on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation, and job evaluations, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs. Conducts job evaluations, market reviews and internal alignment reviews for customer groups.
- Oversees the administration of direct compensation (executive, exempt and nonexempt cash compensation programs) for corporate staff, including the processing, recording and reporting of compensation-related actions related to the different type of University employees.
- Leads the contingent worker classifications that includes a team devoted to receiving, documenting, approving and submitting for various non-appointee roles throughout the School of medicine as well as opportunities for non-employees on the Danforth campus. Oversees independent contractor status.
- Develops techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data. Provides reports and data analysis as needed.
- Keeps apprised of federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure company compliance. May research certain areas of concentration or topics.
- Supervises the participation in, conducts and/or purchases exempt and nonexempt salary surveys to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration.
- World at Work Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) / Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of employment law and government regulations as they apply to compensation base and incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations.
- Ability to understand and solve unique requests in academic, research and healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated abilities in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to present to senior leadership.
- Systems report writing ability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field with seven years of progressively responsible experience in HR/compensation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory or management experience.
Grade
G16
Salary Range
$94,100.00 - $165,600.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.