Classification and Compensation Manager - 61110269

Hunt; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Administration’s Division of State Human Resources seeks a Classification and Compensation Manager to lead the statewide classification and compensation program, overseeing studies, policy design, and salary analyses to align with state goals. This onsite role drives equity and pay strategy across agencies in Columbia, SC.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in HR or Public Administration (or a Bachelor’s with 4+ years HR experience), exceptional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR or public administration with 2 years' HR experience, or a bachelor's with 4+ years.
• Strong oral and written communication, plus ability to present to executives.
• Expert knowledge of classification and compensation and policy development.
• Ability to analyze customer needs and prepare strategic HR recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services to state agencies on compensation and equity.
• Plan and conduct statewide classification studies and write job descriptions.
• Conduct salary surveys to set market targets and adjust pay plans.
• Administer statewide compensation plan, pay structures and policies.
• Research policy alternatives to improve compensation programs.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Presentation

Consulting

Education

Master's in HR or Public Admin

Bachelor's in HR with 4+ years

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) works with agency customers to provide guidance on HR-related matters, delivering resources that encourage effective workforce planning and organizational development and overseeing the state’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process. DSHR is seeking a Classification and Compensation Manager to provide program leadership and functional expertise in the administration of the statewide classification and compensation program to ensure responsiveness to the State's goals and practices. You will develop, recommend, implement and oversee the statewide classification and compensation programs. You will plan, design and implement programs, activities, policies and procedures necessary to meet objectives of the classification and compensation section. You will develop and propose human resources policies, procedures and personnel ordinance changes related to classification and compensation. You will perform position and salary reviews, compensation survey and trend analysis.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the Classification and Compensation Manager:

• Provide consulting services, tools and information to state agencies on compensation concerns; monitor classification and compensation practices to ensure internal equity and to promote the state's broader equity initiatives.
• Plan, develop, conduct and implement statewide classification studies for all major employee groups as needed; determine appropriate job evaluation methods; resolve classification Issues with state agencies; review and finalize proposed job descriptions and/or develop and write job descriptions.
• Conduct salary studies utilizing appropriate market, system wide, and campus data to determine the target market salary for various positions and competitiveness of the statewide pay practices; recommend and implement adjustments to statewide salary plans to maintain appropriate internal and external pay relationships; recommend and secure external survey reports to be used as benchmarks for salary studies.
• Administer the statewide compensation plan; design and maintain pay structures; develop, recommend and communicate compensation policies; review and resolve compensation issues with state agencies.
• Research issues, formulate policy alternatives and propose strategies to improve the effectiveness of the compensation plan within state government.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in human resources or public administration and at least two (2) years of experience in human resources or a bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of experience in human resources.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are needed, along with the ability to analyze a customer's needs and provide strategic advice to human resource managers, employees, and other executives in state agencies.
• Expert classification and compensation knowledge and experience.
• Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software is necessary.
• Position may require reporting to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR or PHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or a SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification through the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/ or Certified Professional through International Public Management Association (IPMA).
• Knowledge of SAP.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.