Compensation & Classification Specialist – HigherEdJobs

unit to internal and external stakeholders. Perform compensation specialist responsibilities including classification determination,
compensation administration, market analysis, salary reviews, data reporting, layoff program support, and project support. Review, edit and
approve HR transactions and requests to offer. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, external laws, and regulations.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your
employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote
location.

Duties to include:

• Analyze staff and student compensation for internal equity and
  external market alignment at the request of employing departments, ensuring that affected classifications are reviewed across campus for
  equity.
• Run queries and prepare data reports using HRIS, SQL, and other resources for internal and external information
  requests.
• Advise staff and applicants on compensation and classification issues, recruitment activities and university policies and
  procedures.
• Monitor the Compensation and Classification email inbox and phone line; Respond to inquiries or forward requests to
  other staff in the unit or to another unit in UHR.
• Advise on revisions and update web site content for Comp/Class.
• Develop
  communications to promote unit initiatives.
• Review, edit and process HR transactions for university employees.

  • Appointments
  • Transfers
  • Special Compensation
  • Percent of Time Changes
  • P&S Status Changes
  • Reclassifications
  • Position Management
• Interpret and promote compliance with university policies/procedures
  and state/federal laws.
• Develop training presentations as directed.
• Support the operations of the Compensation and
  Classification unit including coordination of activities, maintaining confidential employment files, and implementing changes in policies
  and procedures.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and
desirable qualifications, please contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.

Education Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires at
  least one year of experience in human resources.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and
  PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market salary trends.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to evaluate and maintain compensation programs, policies, and processes within an organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and
  experience with industry-specific compensation analysis including Health Care, Research, and Academia.
• Certification as a
  Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional.
• Some knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting
  human resources.
• Experience generating data reports.

Application Details

In order to be
considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum
posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal
background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment
process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlight

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City,
Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous
employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.

The University of Iowa is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free
from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related
conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity,
or associational preferences.

unit to internal and external stakeholders. Perform compensation specialist responsibilities including classification determination,
compensation administration, market analysis, salary reviews, data reporting, layoff program support, and project support. Review, edit and
approve HR transactions and requests to offer. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, external laws, and regulations.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your
employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote
location.

Duties to include:

• Analyze staff and student compensation for internal equity and
  external market alignment at the request of employing departments, ensuring that affected classifications are reviewed across campus for
  equity.
• Run queries and prepare data reports using HRIS, SQL, and other resources for internal and external information
  requests.
• Advise staff and applicants on compensation and classification issues, recruitment activities and university policies and
  procedures.
• Monitor the Compensation and Classification email inbox and phone line; Respond to inquiries or forward requests to
  other staff in the unit or to another unit in UHR.
• Advise on revisions and update web site content for Comp/Class.
• Develop
  communications to promote unit initiatives.
• Review, edit and process HR transactions for university employees.

  • Appointments
  • Transfers
  • Special Compensation
  • Percent of Time Changes
  • P&S Status Changes
  • Reclassifications
  • Position Management
• Interpret and promote compliance with university policies/procedures
  and state/federal laws.
• Develop training presentations as directed.
• Support the operations of the Compensation and
  Classification unit including coordination of activities, maintaining confidential employment files, and implementing changes in policies
  and procedures.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and
desirable qualifications, please contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.

Education Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires at
  least one year of experience in human resources.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and
  PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market salary trends.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to evaluate and maintain compensation programs, policies, and processes within an organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and
  experience with industry-specific compensation analysis including Health Care, Research, and Academia.
• Certification as a
  Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional.
• Some knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting
  human resources.
• Experience generating data reports.

Application Details

In order to be
considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum
posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal
background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment
process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlight

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City,
Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous
employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.

The University of Iowa is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free
from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related
conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity,
or associational preferences.