Compensation Manager

Muscogee County Schools; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District seeks a Compensation Manager to oversee all district compensation processes within the HRIS, ensuring policy compliance and accurate data. You will develop and implement compensation programs, working with Finance and Payroll on data projections.

You will supervise a Compensation Specialist and Analyst and report to the Senior Director of HR. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in HR, with payroll experience and professional certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of HR experience with increasing responsibility; payroll experience a plus.
• SHRM, SPHR, PHR, and/or CEBS certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compensation processes within the HRIS are compliant and accurate.
• Develop, implement, and administer compensation programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Payroll) to provide data and budget projections.
• Supervise Compensation Specialist and Analyst.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/HR

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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Compensation Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932822
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WErecognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Compensation Manager

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

$65,448.00 annually

WORK DAYS:

240

LOCATION:

Muscogee County Public Education Center/MCPEC

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director of HR

POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:The job of Manager, Compensation is done for the purpose of ensuring that all district compensation related processes within the HRIS are in compliance; that the planning, development and implementation of new and revised compensation programs, policies and procedures are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations; working closely with internal and external departments and agencies to provide statistical data; budget projections and supervising Compensation Specialist and Analyst.

This job reports to theSenior Director of HR.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Community college and/or vocational school degree. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Administration, or related field strongly preferred.

2. Certification/License:

Support Personnel License; SHRM, SPHR, PHR, and/or CEBS certified strongly preferred.

3. Experience:

At least 2-3 years of job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility focused in Human Resources. Previous experience in Payroll and working with software a plus.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel practices applied within a school district environment; interpreting contract language; and codes, regulations & laws related to the job functions; strong software knowledge including Excel.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: strong leadership and team management skills, excellent time management skills; computer proficiency and technical aptitude, stronganalytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills.

ABILITY is required to plan and set priorities, use Microsoft products including Excel; interpret and communicate data. identify and implement process improvements and resolve complex matters. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; working with detailed information and constant interruptions; adapting to changing priorities; meeting target deadlines; and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• 2. Analyzes, develops, recommends, implements and oversees all job description review requests while ensuring equity and trends nationally, statewide and locally (e.g., classification and compensation programs and plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a consistent and equitable compensation structure that supports recruitment and retention needs.
• 3. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Information Services, ERP Team, Finance, Payroll, etc.) for the purpose of streamlining and automating processes and workflows to reduce or eliminate potential gaps to support and improve the employee experience.
• 4. Oversees the data integrity and completion of reappointment actions for each FY (e.g., Pay Utility, Pay Assignments, Calendars, Pay Periods, etc.) for the purpose of effectively, efficiently, and accurately ensuring the data integrity of all processes creation and required deadlines.
• 5. Oversees all Human Capital Management (HCM) system transactions including but not limited to New Employee onboarding process, teacher contracts, salary calculations, retiree work eligibility for the purpose of ensuring the onboarding and support protocols are in place for all employees while ensuring the accurate, effective, and efficient data entry is completed and compliance with federal, state local, and district requirements.
• 6. Oversees the data integrity and maintenance of online documents, files, and records (e.g., personnel files, CPI, Benchmark, other statistics, etc.) for the purpose of providing information when requested from internal and external stakeholders.
• 7. Oversees the data integrity and completion of all surveys and reporting needs; including but not limited to salary surveys, EEO survey, census surveys, new positions, Certified Personnel Information (CPI), Retirement Survey, Annual Salary Turnover, Retro Pay Utility, etc. for the purpose of compliance with federal, state, and local needs but also to determine and monitor compensation competitiveness, internal equity, and cost effectiveness.
• 8. Oversees, develops, and implements process and workflows using data driven analysis and metrics for the purpose of assessing and monitoring the effectiveness ongoing programs and initiatives across the district and within the Division of Human Resources.
• 9. Serves as Human Capital Management (HCM) system expert for the purpose of providing training, sharing up-to-date changes, implementing effective and efficient process workflows and changes, providing accurate information meeting required needs of the Division of Human Resources.
• 10. Attends a wide variety of meetings and events (e.g., workshops, department meetings, organizational events, personnel meetings, work-related conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for district operations associated with Compensation.
• 11. Monitors a variety of processes (e.g., processing all new hires, position requirements, compensation change procedures, reconciliations, and pay period comparisons, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring internal controls and processes are followed.
• 13. Researches a wide variety of work-related technical information (e.g., contract language, education code, employment regulations, salary placement disputes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 14. Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g., administration, teachers, insurance companies, etc.) for the purpose of resolving compensation questions and/or problems.
• 15. Supports other district staff and departments as needed (e.g., salary cost projections, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in budget planning
• 16. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning or the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you need more information; please visit: https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/c/Divisions/HumanResources/TitleIXCoordinator

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Human Resources

Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chandra Henry
• Email: [e-mail]

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