Compensation Consultant - Campus

Job Description

The UWHR Compensation Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Compensation Consultant to join their Campus team.

About this Opportunity

The Human Resources department's mission is to support UW staff in successfully meeting the goals of the University by providing high quality and responsive human resources support to foster an exceptional work environment that encourages, nurtures and recognizes the professional development of University employees. The department's vision is to create a premier HR organization whose staff members are dedicated to the goal of working together to provide the highest possible quality of services in carrying out its mission.

The UW Compensation Office is a functional unit within HR that provides compensation and classification expertise to departments of the UW.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Compensation, this professional level position has substantial responsibility for reviewing and evaluating staff positions to ensure alignment and compliance with applicable classification and compensation standards. This position will exercise discretion and independent judgment in effecting, executing, and discharging various aspects of the compensation and classification function for assigned client areas.

This position is responsible for advising clients and/or delivering specific products/services for classified, professional, and represented civil service exempt staff, and other UW personnel in the areas of classification, compensation, and in organizational restructuring.

This position functions in a highly complex compensation environment involving multiple unions and various State and Federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive compensation support to assigned client areas. Make decisions regarding the best course of action for compensation and classification issues and provide advice and counsel to all levels of employees. Perform the following responsibilities for assigned client areas:

Job Evaluation (40%)

• Evaluate new and existing professional staff positions using a point factor job evaluation system and recommend salary ranges and offers that maintain equitable salary relationships across the University.
• Evaluate new and existing classified and represented civil service exempt positions. Use job specifications, desk audits, and interviews to determine appropriate classification. Interpret contractual language to administer changes to classification/compensation and anticipate possible labor relations issues arising from classification misalignment.
• Review and evaluate jobs on FLSA or WMWA exemption criteria. Provide advice and counsel on issues pertaining to the FLSA and the overtime rules of the WMWA.
• Coordinate with HR Labor Relations on position reallocations out of a bargaining unit to another union, classified non-union or exemption to a professional staff position. Meet and discuss with HR Labor Relations and labor union representatives as necessary. Act as University expert to defend reallocation determinations if actions are challenged through contract classified Hearing Examiner process or classified non-union appeal processes through Washington State Human Resources.
• Classify new union-represented and non-represented positions as required. Assist in developing new classification specifications to be proposed to the unions and/or to Washington State Human Resources.

Consultation and Training (30%)

• Educate clients on the various components of the UW Compensation system as needed. Work with HR colleagues and clients to develop creative compensation and classification solutions considering the goals of the organization, recruitment and retention issues, staff planning and/or career ladders, recognition of team and individual performance, etc.
• Conduct compensation- and classification-related training to further enhance understanding of UW policy, federal and state regulations, and creative ideas of administering programs that assist in the recruitment, retention and development of staff that meet unit objectives.

Analysis (20%)

• Organize, analyze and produce specialized reports including labor costing and salary equity analysis. Compile and distribute statistical reports dealing with staff classifications and compensation including salary changes, trends and relationships, and analysis of competitive labor market conditions. Develop and apply knowledge of premium pay and shift differentials for represented jobs. Become knowledgeable about the earn types and payroll procedures for payment of premiums, and how to perform pay cost estimates using data from Workday, the UW payroll system, data warehouse, and other reports.
• Proactively identify compensation and classification issues and independently resolve them within the framework of the UW Compensation system.
• Prepare responses to local, state and national salary surveys.

Miscellaneous (10%)

• Evaluate classification and compensation requests including professional staff temporary appointment extensions, one-time payments, and/or move worker business processes.
• As a member of the Compensation team, interact, provide suggestions and implement changes to work processes; assist in the development of plans and the implementation of enhancements to compensation and classification systems.
• Work collaboratively with other University staff departments, such as Employee Workday Help including Application Management, Payroll, Time and Absence, etc., for the purpose of implementing mass employee salary adjustments and developing new or enhancing existing classification and compensation systems.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field

AND

Three (3) years of progressively responsible work in Human Resources, to include one (1) year of compensation experience, such as working with job descriptions or classification specifications to evaluate job content or interpreting and applying the provisions of the FLSA.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel, familiar with MS Access.
• Experience working in an environment that requires excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to all levels of management including sensitive communications to senior leadership using the applicable communication method.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous experience working with job descriptions, including authoring, editing, or evaluating job content.
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
• Certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
• Experience working with a work force that is unionized.
• Experience using Workday

Working Conditions

• Hybrid, at least 2 days in-office per week, open office environment.
• Duties may occasionally require working beyond a 40-hour week or working late into the night or on weekends in labor negotiations or for emergency rush projects.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$90,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$100,008.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.