HR Consultant

Smith College•College Place, WA

5d•$84,481 - $114,298

About The Position

This fixed-term, benefit-eligible HR Consultant assignment runs from January 4, 2027, through June 30, 2027, with a schedule of 29.75 hours per week. The role independently prioritizes, advises on, and completes compensation responsibilities, exercising judgment and initiative. Decisions may have long-term or compliance-related implications. The anticipated total salary for the six-month assignment is $40,000 to $43,627. The HR Consultant supports Smith College’s compensation activities, including job evaluation, offer recommendations, compensation adjustments, annual benchmarking, salary planning, and compensation data analysis. The role will serve as the compensation subject matter expert for configuration, testing, and implementation of Workday’s Advanced Compensation module for the Fiscal Year 2028 salary planning cycle. The role also supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience. A graduate degree and CCP and/or HR certification are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a quantitatively focused field such as Economics or Finance.
At least 8 years of experience.
Knowledge of federal and state compensation laws and regulations.
Clear understanding of end-to-end compensation processes.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to complete complex calculations and maintain accurate, detailed records.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to manage competing demands while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with a diverse population.
Knowledge of relevant office software, particularly GSuite and Workday.
Proven skills implementing and using third-party compensation management systems and tools.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
CCP and/or HR certification.

Responsibilities

Consult with managers and HR Partners to evaluate new or modified positions.
Assign job profiles, career levels, and salary ranges using Smith’s job framework.
Ensure compensation decisions comply with the institution’s compensation philosophy and practices and applicable federal and state regulations, including FLSA and minimum-wage requirements.
Create or update position information in Workday.
Consult with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on data-driven offer recommendations that balance market competitiveness and equity.
Advise managers and HR Partners on compensation matters, including off-cycle or market adjustments, counteroffers, and interim duty pay.
Provide the Labor Relations HR Partner with guidance on salary increases, steps, and modeling for union contract negotiations.
Ensure compliance with pay equity laws.
Review new benchmark survey data, validate or adjust market matches, and update job profile salary ranges for the upcoming fiscal year.
Participate in salary surveys or other external benchmarking surveys as requested.
Serve as the compensation subject matter expert for configuration, testing, and implementation of Workday’s Advanced Compensation module for the Fiscal Year 2028 annual salary planning cycle.
Complete compensation-related data requests and analyses in support of survey participation and other needs as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.