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Assistant Director, Classification & Compensation

Georgia State University
$85,000 - $90,000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
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Feb 20, 2025
Description : Assistant Director, Classification & Compensation Classification & Compensation Division Georgia State University Are you passionate about ensuring employees are compensated fairly for the work they perform? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. The Division of Classification and Compensation seeks to hire an experienced Assistant Director, Classification & Compensation to join our team in central Human Resources Administration. The Classification and Compensation Division coordinates the university's staff compensation and job evaluation & classification processes. We establish new staff positions and reclassify existing ones. WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE? Flexible work environment. Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunities and mentorships. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting. WHAT WILL YOU DO: Under supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director, Classification & Compensation will oversee the Classification & Compensation unit staff for day-to-day operations, requests for analysis and/or reviews for classification, job evaluation/analysis, compensation, FLSA, development and modification of minimum qualifications /minimum hiring standards, and job audits. May conduct or coordinate audits of complex or unique campus positions. Provides executive consultation and support for the University's classification, compensation, and/or salary programs for all non-faculty positions and specific faculty positions. Conducts salary surveys, market analysis, internal analysis - and adherence to the GSU and USG salary approval processes. Supervises a unit of professional support staff, and/or student positions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Determines the daily assignment and workflow of position review requests. Consults with managers and/or senior level administrators regarding position reviews due to reorganizations or unit restructurings; the establishment of new positions or the implementation of new job titles for existing positions; and appropriate salary ranges. Ensures prompt turnaround times on all classification recommendation responses. Directs ad hoc classification and compensation projects or studies to address various issues, such as internal or external equity reviews; and prepares management reports regarding classification/compensation issues, pay structure movement recommendations, etc. May personally conduct ad hoc classification and compensation projects or studies for more complex or unique situations. Develops, implements, and administers the University's staff pay structures. Ensures the salary structures are maintained and current for compensation programs, and available to campus users. Maintains appropriate FLSA exemption status information on all staff positions. Works with Legal Services regarding the appropriate assignment of positions to job categories for EEO/AA analysis and reporting purposes. Establishes new job titles and job codes using the Board of Regents structure and enters the information into the appropriate systems and files. Data Analysis and Data Integrity: Works with other units in HR or Finance & Administration (e.g., HCM and Payroll) to resolve classification and compensation data discrepancies Keeps abreast of classification and compensation practices at comparator institutions, as well as University System and institutional policies and procedures that may impact classification and compensation practices. Directs the on-going development and improvement of internal classification/compensation processes and feedback for effective customer service and to foster a better understanding of the University's compensation programs. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant Classification and Compensation experience, or a combination of education and paid work experience. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience managing classification, compensation, or job analysis/evaluation in a higher-education or public sector administration environment. Demonstrated ability to extract information from multiple sources, synthesize /analyze the information, then present the information using technical writing and analytical and statistical skills in an appropriate presentation forum. Includes management reports, communications throughout campus, leadership communications, etc. Recent demonstrated experience maintaining expertise on using subscription market salary data and internal analysis reporting for internal and external compensation analyses. College/Business Unit : Human Resource Services Department : Classification & Compensation Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30AM - 5:15PM Salary : $85,000 - $90,000 Pay Grade : Broadband 3-1 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 02/20/25, 9:40:39 PM Closing Date : 03/13/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents: A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter #LI-DB1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.