Compensation Specialist - Human Resources

WesBanco Bank, Inc.•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

Assists in the maintenance and administration of the Compensation program. This role involves assisting with salary surveys, market pricing, and determining details for job titles. It also includes preparing job descriptions, maintaining a job description database, assisting with report production, and supporting the production, maintenance, and administration of the Affirmative Action program. Banking is a highly regulated industry, and the individual will be expected to maintain proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner. A professional demeanor, strong communication skills, attention to detail, integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of related experience required.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to use a full-service HRIS system and various web-based systems.
Possess strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Must possess the highest qualities of integrity, discretion, strong work ethics and the ability to maintain extreme confidentiality.
Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner.
Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with all employee levels within the organization.
Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethics and attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
Human Resources experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists with the review and maintenance of base salary structures, pay grades, and compensation frameworks.
Assists with salary survey participation, market pricing, and benchmarking activities.
Contributes to annual compensation processes, including merit, promotion, and title change events.
Partners with managers to review, create, and update job descriptions and position profile documents.
Maintains and updates the job description and job architecture database, including job codes and job titles.
Assists with maintaining role clarity, career progression frameworks, and job architecture consistency.
Generates and fulfills reporting requests from HR, Payroll, and Recruiting systems.
Creates and maintains organizational charts.
Completes HRIS related updates to compensation events, supervisor changes, and restructures.
Supports internal and external audits by gathering and preparing required documentation.
Assists in the preparation and submission of legally required compliance reports, including EEO-1, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), and VETS-4212, ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal regulations.
Ensures all company locations are compliant with federal, state, and local labor law posting requirements; coordinate distribution and maintain electronic postings on internal HR systems.
Administers and supports the performance evaluation process, including distribution and tracking of 90-day reviews for new hires and internal transfers; respond to user inquiries and maintain documentation.
Maintains and promotes data integrity within HR systems (HRIS) by ensuring accurate data entry, auditing records, and supporting best practices for data management and reporting.
Provide operational support to HRIS administration, assisting with day-to-day system activities.
Assists in ensuring compliance with compensation-related regulations, including FLSA, pay equity and pay transparency requirements.