Director of Compensation

Posting Details

Posting Details

​Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range

$75,000 - $90,000

Vacancy Number

S02199

Position Title

Human Resources Manager

Working Title

Director of Compensation

Competency Level

Journey

Dept/School

Human Resources - 35700

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Human Resources Department is organized into six core units: Classification & Compensation, Employee Relation & Engagement, Human Resources Systems and Project Management ( HRSPM ) and Salary Administration, Benefits, Talent Acquisition and Title IX and Clery Compliance. Each core unit provides a full range of professional human resources services to meet the employee, business and operational needs of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

College

Human Resources - 35700 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Director of Compensation leads a team of compensation professionals to develop, implement, and maintain classification/compensation functions including position management, classification, compensation, related policy and procedure development and compliance for positions subject to ( SHRA ) and exempt from ( EHRA ) the State Human Resources Act. The Director of Compensation provides direction, guidance, and interpretation of policies to the UNCW community on all compensation-related matters assuring that programs are compliant with federal and state regulations, internally equitable, externally competitive, and fiscally responsible. The incumbent will work with a high degree of independence under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.

The Director provides expertise, direction, consultation, guidance, and interpretation of policies to campus constituents and training on relevant matters. The Director oversees the day-to-day management of a three-person team, assigns work, sets direction, and plans and implements programs that meet campus needs and align with university strategic priorities. The position also participates in collaborative internal and external cross-functional initiatives and projects with campus leadership, UNC System Office, Office of State Human Resources and other agencies and universities.

The Director manages collaborative endeavors with the campus constituents including, revision of programs, services, policies and procedures. The Director serves as an internal change agent who is adept in collaboration and developing and/or implementing innovative best practices, processes, systems and/or system changes, programs, policies and/or procedures that meet emerging business needs and ensure market competitiveness. The position ensures work is performed with a sense of urgency and with a customer-centric focus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Policy Administration : Interprets and applies policies in usual and unusual/unique circumstances and makes determinations, in consultation when needed with senior HR leadership. Researches and initiates recommendations on policy and procedure issues. Drafts new or revised policies and regulations. Manages the institutional communication of applicable policies and procedures. Collaborates with various internal/external stakeholders, including the UNC System Office, the Provost’s Office, Academic Affairs Resource Management, the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, university business officers, academic deans and department heads, and other HR unit directors on policy changes and ensures required approvals. Oversees compensation-related policies and procedures regarding compensation limits and eligibility, FLSA regulations, and special pay categories like overtime, shift work, on-call, gap hours, travel time, etc.
• Position Management and Classification : Directs the classification process for reviewing existing positions and establishing new positions at the university, ensuring positions meet the criteria for SHRA or EHRA status as required by agreements between the UNC System Office and the Office of State Human Resources. Ensures accurate assignment of JCAT (job category) designations and other information critical for tracking and reporting purposes. Makes final determination on exemption status ( FLSA and SHRA / EHRA ).
• Reporting : Manages the preparation of HR action-related materials/reports submitted for consideration and approval by the UNCW Board of Trustees, UNC System Office, and/or UNC Board of Governors and ensures policy compliance and alignment with campus-delegated authority. Oversees the annual salary survey participation, participates in the Legislative Increase/Annual Raise Process (LI/ ARP ), UNC System Office monthly/quarterly reporting, annual compliance reporting for salary structures/ ranges, etc.
• Projects/Committees : Serves as the primary representative for committees, initiatives, or special projects related to classification and compensation policies or operations. Provides campus-wide project management, and oversight and leads the implementation of related UNC System Office and the Office of State Human Resources policies, and other compensation and classification initiatives.
• Training: Oversees the development and delivery of university-wide training and communication materials related to classification and compensation policy and procedures.
• Leadership and Supervision: Consults with senior HR leadership to plan, develop and implement short and long-range plans for Classification and Compensation aligned with University strategic priorities. Motivates team to complete related job activities focused on high performance, collaboration, and innovation to ensure outstanding customer service. Cultivates and maintains strong partnerships with campus stakeholders and other colleagues across the University. Supervises three (3) professional staff positions., including assignment of work, performance management, hiring, development, discipline, separation, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with coursework applicable to HR management, human relations and/or business administration and four years of directly-related program development and personnel management experience demonstrating competencies needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or other closely related area
• Management experience in the areas of classification and compensation
• Extensive knowledge of University, state, and federal policies, rules and regulations including theories and best practices in the areas of classification and compensation
• Project management experience
• Technical knowledge and competence using Microsoft Office Suite (ie. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to extract data from systems, apply data functions (ie. vlookups, pivots, array formulas), analyze data and prepare reports
• High degree of professional independence to exercise judgment when administering personnel programs and processes, in analyzing, interpreting, and applying policy, and in communicating with campus leaders
• Broad knowledge of accepted/best practices, the ability to conceptualize broad operational concepts and issues to understand complex and dynamic structures, assess operations and impact, to guide and initiate new approaches and strategies
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills to cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with campus constituents
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to resolve business challenges, develop business solutions, and foster an engaged, collaborative, and knowledgeable campus community
• Relevant professional certification(s) such as SHRM -CP, SHRM - SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, etc.

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00AM- 5:00PM

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

7858

Job Posting Date

05/30/2023

Posting Close Date

06/13/2023

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/28788
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

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