Compensation Manager–Human Resources

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number
24-068

Position Title:
Compensation Manager–Human Resources

Location
Administrative Center

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Classified Staff

Job Open Date
06/03/2024

Job Close Date
11/27/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Initial Screen Date:

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field to assigned area;
• 3-5 years of compensation experience in the area of Human Resources.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Professional certification such as a Certified Compensation Professional ( CCP )
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of compensation laws and regulations.

Work Hours

Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation
The annual salary is $68,688 to $72,788. A competitive benefit package is included.

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE :

• Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
• Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

Class Summary

The Compensation Manager oversees the development, implementation, and administration of the college’s compensation programs. This role ensures that compensation policies align with the institution’s strategic goals and market competitiveness to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality faculty and staff.

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender.

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Typical Essential Duties

• Manages the administration of districtwide compensation program, including implementing a comprehensive compensation program strategy aligned with the college’s goals,
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation structure and recommends changes that are consistent with market trends, to include conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Provides consultation regarding pay decision, policy interpretations and general compensation practices
• Prepares and complies compensation data with high attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Oversees salary surveys and job evaluation processes
• Ensures compliance with federal and states laws governing compensation
• Partner with Payroll and HR Team to implement across the Board Salary Increases (work with payroll)
• Contract Renewal Process – (verifying salaries and working with HR Coordinator)
• Conduct compensation Studies and internal equity analyses with compensation recommendations.
• Work with HR team on Annual or Staff, Administrator & Faculty Contracts and Role or Shift Pay Differentials .
• Evaluating Job reclassification requests with Talent Manager to ensure correct salary placement within our existing structure
• Evaluate part time pay
• Update Schedule of Salary and Conditions (Salary scales & Compensation guidelines) annually
• Calculate faculty salary changes due to Column Advancement
• Manage salary ranges and job grade structures; researches situations as they arise related to aspects of compensation to provide clarity for resolution in consideration of contract provisions, historical practices, similar situations, etc.
• Ensure internal equity and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
• Conduct job analysis to create and maintain accurate job descriptions
• Evaluate new and existing positions to determine appropriate salary levels
• Maintain compensation data to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Analyze compensation data and generate reports to inform decision-making
• Develop, implement, and update compensation policies and procedures
• Provide guidance to HR and management on compensation-related issues
• Ensure managers understand and apply compensation policies correctly
• Stay updated on changes in laws and industry trends regarding compensation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of management principles;
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices in compensation and total rewards.
• Knowledge of professional compensation and community agencies and related organizational training and resources;
• Knowledge of compensation program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local compensation laws, rules and regulations,
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Hyperlinks, Pivot-tables, Macros) and/or other data management tools (e.g. ACCESS, etc.)
• Knowledge of Compensation systems (e.g., Hay, Evergreen, etc.) and demonstrated application.

Skills

• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
• Skilled in making program decisions based on financial considerations;
• Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;
• Skilled in collaborating with internal departments and external agencies;
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

Positions Supervised

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, fingering, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Licensing Requirements

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
   • Have not completed High School/GED
   • High School/GED
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Doctorate degree
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Dos Mundos
   • Employee referral
   • Facebook
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Jobs.mo.gov
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Kansas City Call
   • Kansas City Globe
   • Kansas City Hispanic News
   • LinkedIn
   • MCC Website
   • Monster
   • Other Source
   • Twitter
3. * Describe an example of when you had to leverage strong organizational and project management skills to complete an important project?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Describe a low-stake and high-stake situation where you had to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * • What is your experience with conducting and managing compensation pay studies? For multiple levels?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Do you have 3-5 years of compensation experience in the area of human resources/
   • less than 3 years
   • 3 -5 years
   • more than 5 years

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript 01

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 02
2. Transcript 03
3. Transcript 04
4. Transcript 05
5. References
6. Certification
7. License
8. Letter of Recommendation 01
9. Letter of Recommendation 02
10. Letter of Recommendation 03
11. Letter of Recommendation 04
12. Other Document 01
13. Other Document 02