Classification and Compensation Manager

PageUp•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking a Classification and Compensation Manager to lead and oversee compensation, classification, document administration, records, and other pay programs. This role provides solutions to complex compensation and HR issues, manages the Compensation Services team, and ensures adherence to campus, CSU, state, and federal guidelines, as well as collective bargaining agreements. The incumbent will serve as the campus subject-matter expert on classification and compensation, consulting with leadership on organizational, compensation, and workforce planning. They will also provide guidance to campus partners, identify and resolve issues across organizational boundaries, participate in system-wide committees, develop internal guidelines, and contribute to HR division improvement initiatives. The position directly supervises one Classification and Compensation Analyst.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in compensation administration.
Five to eight years of professional human resources experience.
Proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
Proficiency in written and oral communications.
Proven experience in teaching small groups as well as one on one effective communications skills.
Experience in significant and continuous use of positive customer service.
Proven experience in the areas of compensation administration including use of classification systems, conducting surveys and good mathematical skills.
Demonstrated interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
Must reside in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources from an accredited college or university or business operations field.
Demonstrated knowledge of CMS/PeopleSoft.
Experience working in higher education.
Experience working in the California State University system.
Familiarity with various CBAs and Management Personnel Plan in the CSU System.
Familiarity with Cal State LA Compensation processes.
Experience leading and delivering training for management-level personnel.

Responsibilities

Leadership and oversight of compensation, classification, document administration, records, and other pay programs.
Management of the day-to-day operations of the Compensation Services team, including hiring, coaching, training, and feedback.
Ensuring all actions adhere to campus and CSU guidelines and policies, state and federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
Serving as the campus subject-matter expert on classification and compensation.
Providing consultation and guidance to campus leadership on complex organizational, compensation, and workforce-planning matters.
Identifying issues and formulating solutions across organizational boundaries to ensure compliance.
Participating in system-wide committees and work groups.
Developing internal guidelines and procedures.
Participating in and contributing to the development of project improvement initiatives within the division of Human Resources.
Serving on and chairing campus committees, as needed.