Director of Classification and Compensation, Office of Human Resources
About The Position
The Director of Classification and Compensation (Director 4) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Kean University’s collectively bargained and non-represented classification and compensation programs. Reporting to the Director of Recruiting, the Director will research, plan, implement and direct a wide range of classification and compensation programs designed to support university goals and objectives and position Kean University as an employer of choice. The Director will organize all classification and compensation initiatives and efforts across the university, ranging from overseeing job classification and the administration of salary structures, pay ranges and compensation programs, to s alary survey completion and benchmarking. The Director manages classification and compensation practices for full-time and part-time positions in compliance with university policies, applicable laws and bargaining units; partners closely with HR colleagues and campus stakeholders to support the effective administration of classification and compensation programs; and does related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in compensation and classification administration
- Demonstrated expertise in job evaluation, salary structures and compensation analysis
- Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and compensation-related employment laws
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- At least five years of the experience listed above be in higher education or a unionized or collectively bargained environment.
- Knowledge of Workday HCM is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing job classification
- Administration of salary structures, pay ranges and compensation programs
- Salary survey completion and benchmarking
- Managing classification and compensation practices for full-time and part-time positions in compliance with university policies, applicable laws and bargaining units
- Partners closely with HR colleagues and campus stakeholders to support the effective administration of classification and compensation programs
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- a retirement plan
- benefits for work life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
