Classification And Compensation Specialist

Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Classification and Compensation Specialist.  This is a full-time exempt State position with full benefits.

Job Summary

The Classification and Compensation Specialist will administer an effective and equitable classification and compensation program at Salisbury University.  The incumbent will assess current policies and procedures, examine workforce data and facilitate the implementation of state or university level compensation initiatives. The incumbent will provide specialized training and support the University community to enhance best practice.

The Classification and Compensation Specialist will use their expertise in job analysis and compensation to help formulate effective organizational designs. By working on position management, the incumbent will assess requests and classify positions at all levels. They will be analyzing data across the institution, auditing and reporting on compensation and classification information as well as helping to prepare job descriptions. They will manage, update and share simple, seamless, and transparent processes.

Authority and Accountability

The position requires analysis of sophisticated business problems to be solved with configuration solutions. Our roles are fast-paced and focus on analyzing challenging problems and coming up with solutions to a variety of operational critical issues, all while running various projects and initiatives. Decision making includes ensuring compliance with legal/regulatory and policy interpretation and application. As such, they must be very detailed, self-motivated, results oriented, and an excellent communicator. No direct reports or budgetary responsibility.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant business process analysis and/or business analyst training and experience required, with at least 3 years of related experience.

• Working knowledge of federal or state labor, wage and employment laws.

• Strong interpersonal skills to understand the broad range of needs and various support requirements for delivering exemplary customer service to clients in a wide range of roles, across the institution.

• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to work in ambiguous situations.

• Ability to understand complex business needs and to effectively articulate the information to others through visuals/diagrams or other requirements documentation.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats to a variety of audiences, as well as to create and maintain positive, productive working relationships with both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Ability to operate independently and set priorities amongst multiple task assignments.

• Excellent analytical skills, intellectually curious, and loves a good challenge.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and projects, being self-motivated and highly engaged, with attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a highly diverse environment, demonstrating capacity to develop & maintain effective working relationships with individuals & organizations reflecting a broad range of identities, perspectives & experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a higher education environment strongly preferred.

PHR or SPHR preferred.

Visit our website www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online, submit a cover letter and resume by June 25, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents, including a cover letter, must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/.