STEPS Compensation Consultant (remote)

Job Title
STEPS Compensation Consultant (remote)


Requisition Number
TE08622


Department Name
3J541:Compensation


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$19.00 - $30.00 per hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



Required Related Experience

3 years



Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include working at a computer and may lift objects up to 20 lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST. This is a remote position.



Job Summary

The Compensation Consultant will act as a strategic partner to assigned customer groups, providing expert guidance on compensation practices, job classifications, and organizational structures. This role involves collaborating with leadership to ensure compensation practices align with external market data, regulatory compliance, and internal objectives. You will help shape the future of our workforce by developing data-driven recommendations, facilitating process improvements, and delivering excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team focused on organizational growth and employee satisfaction.

This position may be worked remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Consulting

• Partner with managers to develop strategic organizational structures, including reorganizations.
• Collaborate with clients to determine appropriate job classifications and titles, adhering to consistent titling conventions.
• Benchmark job roles using survey data and analytics to ensure external market alignment and internal equity.
• Develop and present data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Employment and HR Business Partners to address needs related to job descriptions, position creation, and reorganizations.
• Provide training on position description writing and compliance to stakeholders.
• Monitor and recommend organizational success metrics, perform forecasting, and analyze future needs based on external market and environmental factors.
• Execute job and position changes in SAP and the online position description system.

Customer Service

• Proactively engage with client groups to anticipate and address their needs.
• Monitor University and industry goals, developing actionable recommendations to support client objectives.
• Serve as a liaison across HR departments to facilitate comprehensive customer service.
• Expand professional knowledge of University policies, systems, and procedures through ongoing training.

Organizational Improvement

• Conduct environmental analyses of work functions to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate on the implementation and evaluation of organizational improvements.
• Partner with leadership to enhance HR functions and organizational effectiveness.
• Proactively expand procedural knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as University policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with clients to align HR practices with all applicable rules and guidelines.

Special Projects and Other Duties

• Support ad hoc and planned market surveys, analysis, and implementation.
• Research and compile position description data from other institutions.
• Assist with any compensation functions to meet departmental and customer needs.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Collaboration: Effectively work with a variety of individuals.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Apply logic and creativity to complex challenges.
• Interpersonal Communication: Build strong relationships and facilitate clear communication.
• Detail Orientation & Follow-Through: Ensure accuracy and timely completion of tasks.
• Technical Knowledge: Understand relevant regulations, policies, and systems.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Respect for Community: Foster and support a culture of belonging in the work environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/05/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.