Compensation Assistant

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation time & holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits for employees

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking a Compensation Assistant to support Faculty Relations and Compensation operations in a dynamic university setting. You will handle data validation, contract updates, and employee verifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.

You will assist with both full-time and adjunct contracts, maintain meticulous records, and collaborate with campus offices to streamline information flow.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to BYU mission and policies.
• Two years post-high school education required.
• Experience with MS Excel and Word preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Faculty Relations and Compensation Internal Operations Supervisor.
• Assist in recruiting part-time and full-time faculty.
• Validate data for renewing contracts, stipends, terminations, etc.
• Maintain faculty files and tracking spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with campus offices for FT faculty information.

Education

Two years post-high school education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Why Work at BYUAt Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : \"To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.\"We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.Belonging StatementUnited by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.Employment RequirementsMembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Equal OpportunityBrigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.**The last day to submit an application for this position is November 1st by 11:59pm MST. **Compensation AssistantThe Faculty Compensation Specialist must demonstrate mastery of both the overall process for hiring faculty and the multi-faceted variables of entering contracts and performing contract alterations. All faculty payroll entries must be monitored and reconciled with best practices for payroll reporting and compliance. This includes supporting the unique aspects of faculty payroll for each department and college. Working in cadence with the Employment Verification Office requires fastidious attention to detail, ensuring that verifications enjoy an efficient turnaround without sacrificing privacy, security or confidentiality.What you’ll do in this position:Assist Faculty Relations and Compensation Internal Operations SupervisorAssist in the recruiting of part-time and full-time facultyFull-Time Faculty Contracts (Regular, Visiting and Research Faculty)Data validation of renewing and revised contracts, contract changes, stipends, terminations, etc.Maintain faculty files and tracking spreadsheetsCoordinate with campus offices needing information for FT facultySupport the Faculty Compensation Manager as neededPart-Time Faculty Contracts (Adjuncts and Part-Time Clinical Faculty)Support departments as a Workday Center of ExpertiseParticipate in monthly HR Business Partner meetingsParticipate in Faculty Relations/Compensation meetings with Workday IT and Continuing EducationSupport departments with adjunct faculty training and troubleshootingVerification and approval of faculty adjunct contractsData validation of adjunct faculty contract changes, cancellations, and terminationsPayroll deadline reminders and compliance reports to all departments and collegesEmployment VerificationsComplete all faculty employment verificationsWhat qualifies you for this role:RequiredA firm commitment to the mission of BYU.Two years post-high school education.Demonstrated knowledge of BYU mission and policies.Experience with MS Excel and Word.PreferredBachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of closely related experience.Current BYU HR information system experience.Contract and/or payroll experience.What we offer in return:This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidaysEmployee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their householdTuition benefits for employees and eligible family membersAccess to athletic facilitiesExcellent medical/dental benefitsShort/long term disability benefitsPaid parental and maternity leaveWellness programFree on-campus parkingFree UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependentsDiscounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 48Typical Starting Pay:$20.75 to $27.00 (hourly)$43,500 to $56,500 (annuallyThe actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.