Classification and Compensation Analyst

Department: Human Resources

Classification: HR Analyst 2

Job Category:Classified Staff

Job Type:Full-Time

Work Schedule:Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:Hybrid Eligible

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

Support the University mission through the development and implementation of policies, programs, and practices that attract, compensate, retain, and reward faculty and staff.

About the Position:

The Classification and Compensation Analyst serves as a member of the classification and compensation team. This position provides guidance and analytical support for the implementation, communication, and administration of faculty and staff compensation programs, policies, and practices. This position ensures compensation programs, policies, and practices are competitive, cost-effective, internally equitable, and compliant with all applicable regulations. With limited guidance and direction, performs market pricing, research, and analyses making recommendations consistent with George Mason University's compensation philosophy, established policies, and business needs. This position will interface with senior-level leaders to provide guidance and consultation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a facilitator in the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs, and practices by collaborating with key stakeholders on a variety of projects, including compensation program design, analysis, and implementation;
• Conduct research from various sources for synthesis, reporting or providing to leadership;
• Provide analytical support and data analysis on projects and human resource metrics;
• Lead and conduct focus groups and informational sessions related to compensation projects;
• Administration of the classification and compensation programs by providing day-to-day advice and support to HR staff and university managers and employees;
• Review and analyze requests for new positions, reclassifications, and other compensation actions to determine appropriate classification and compensation levels;
• Conduct organizational assessments at the request of department heads and provide recommendations to achieve unit goals;
• Confer with managers and other stakeholders to make sound recommendations consistent with university policy using classification factors, internal and external comparisons, and salary survey data;
• Partner with HR staff to determine appropriate salaries for new hires and increase requests;
• Participate in bonus or general salary increase process when increases are authorized by the General Assembly or university;
• Collaborate with the Budget Office & Provost Office on faculty increases. Ensure appropriate and thorough documentation supporting recommendations is properly maintained;
• Process transactions and update related logs in appropriate systems timely and accurately;
• Conduct and participate in salary surveys to assess local, regional, and national labor markets as necessary or requested;
• Build and maintain relationships with other compensation professionals at other VA state institutions;
• Obtain compensation information and reply to requests from ListServ group & peer Institutions;
• Ensure all actions are in accordance with State and Federal laws as well as University policies and practices;
• Maintains electronic tracking log(s) and position management in the HRIS. Work with the HRIS and HR data management teams to ensure that the HRIS system meets compensation needs and is updated to reflect changes to salary structures and other compensation-related elements;
• Collaborate with university human resources partners to develop and document consistent processes and metrics to assess effectiveness of programs;
• Manipulate complex data and compile meaningful metrics that may include, monthly workforce census and demographics, CUPA/other compensation reports, temporary pay and bonus reporting, and any other ad hoc reports as requested;
• Provide Consultative services, foster teamwork and communication;
• Serve as a resource by providing appropriate, accurate, and timely guidance on a variety of human resource issues; research questions and problems to ensure accurate and thorough answers;
• Provide counsel to employees as needed. Assists in other areas of human resources as needed;
• Actively contribute as a team member to promote a cohesive team environment within Human Resources and across the University community to ensure team members are well informed of current happenings impacting the work of the team;
• Encourage and facilitate open communication;
• Identify and communicate ideas for process improvement to ensure efficiency;
• Keep supervisor apprised of sensitive issues in a timely manner; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources with exposure to a variety of specialty areas;
• Experience evaluating and classifying positions in a formal classification system to determine classification and compensation levels;
• Experience with salary surveys;
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and practices including applicable federal/state laws/regulations governing compensation and employment;
• Demonstrated skill in effective communication, adept at tailoring both oral and written communication based on the audience.
• Demonstrated skill in consulting, influencing, and collaboration;
• Skill in critical thinking; ability to synthesize and assess relevant information;
• Skill in efficient time and project management, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Skill in providing effective customer service;
• Full proficiency in MS Office suite, HRIS software and reporting tools;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to speak before diverse groups, facilitate focus groups and training;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and to make reasonable, logical and defensible decisions; and
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with market-based compensation systems preferred;
• Progressive HR experience in a higher education or large public employer preferred; and
• Knowledge of market/merit compensation practices.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Compensation Analyst at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume and cover letter.

Posting Open Date:July 19, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:August 20, 2024

Open Until Filled?:Yes