Compensation Partner

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located within the university’s central Human Resources division, the Staff Compensation department designs and administers all pay policies, programs, and practices for University Staff positions and serves all of campus in its variety of needs to attract, retain, and develop its staff workforce. This Compensation Partner position administers and manages comprehensive compensation programs, conducts compensation analyses, and fosters strong partnerships across campus. It also ensures competitive and equitable compensation practices, supports various compensation-related projects, and collaborates with campus units to align compensation strategies with institutional goals. This posting is for one Compensation Partner position, which will be either a standard Compensation Partner or a Senior Compensation Partner depending on the final candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications as determined by the hiring committee.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Bachelor’s Degree and three years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of experience/education.
Strong data analysis (combine multiple sets of data, advanced Excel skills, visualize and identify outliers and trends, statistical analysis, etc.)
Strong judgment, integrity, and confidentiality
Expertise in the application of FLSA and relevant case law
Ability to interact professionally with university department heads, vice presidents, and other campus leaders
Ability to coordinate personnel, materials, data, and other resources for special projects
Solid oral and written communication skills
High-level accuracy and detail orientation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MBA and five years of Compensation experience.
CCP, SHRM-SCP, and/or SPHR, or equivalent
Superior data analysis
Experience with statistical and multiple regression analysis
Understanding of BYU’s compensation programs and familiarity with staff jobs on campus
Solid experience with managing compensation within Workday or other HRIS/ERP systems
Experience with salary surveys, both data submission and using results benchmark jobs
Experience with job evaluation systems
CCP, SHRM-SCP, and/or SPHR certifications

Responsibilities

Partner with assigned campus areas to provide comprehensive compensation guidance and approvals
Manage one or more compensation programs and/or functions
Conduct compensation-related data analysis
Lead compensation projects or functions
Operate independently under general supervision
Manage multiple complex compensation programs and/or functions
Conduct complex compensation-related data analysis
Lead large and complex compensation projects and/or functions
Provide subject matter expertise to HR, HR Business Partners, and campus leaders
Act as expert ambassador of Compensation to campus, including outreach and education
Operate independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

401k. 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
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU