Compensation Specialist

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to support the Compensation team. You will oversee the compensation request inbox, manage classification and evaluation projects, and collaborate with HR leaders to ensure accurate pay structures.

The role emphasizes logging work requests, updating job descriptions, maintaining job codes, and producing reports for ongoing compensation initiatives. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with compensation projects, job evaluations, and classification
Strong MS Excel skills and ability to present data clearly

Responsibilities

Log and track incoming work requests and updates, maintain job code tables and pay matrices.
Review and evaluate job descriptions and job questionnaires to support pay grading.
Provide customer service and guidance to HR leaders and partners.
Assist with salary structure updates, documentation, and roll-out of compensation initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Large data files

Data visualization

HR knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Department

Compensation & Classification

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Sr. HumanResources Specialist for the Compensation team to provide professional consultation and administrative oversight on critical compensation projects. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, this role will primarily focus on monitoring and tracking the UM System compensation request inbox as well as managing classification and evaluation projects independently. Depending on needs of the institution, experience, performance, and interest in projects related areas of expertise will be added to the job description and allow for future professional growth.

Responsibilities

Provide primary support in logging and tracking incoming work requests and routine updates:
- Monitor all incoming work requests to log and assign to team
- Maintaining job code tables
- Updating classification specifications
- Updating Job descriptions
- Job code detail management
- Pay matrices updates
- Update other compensation-related tools as needed
Classification of staff positions:
- Review and evaluate requests for job evaluations
- Provide highest level of customer service and guidance to Human Resources Leaders and Partners, which may include any of the following:
  - Review job questionnaires
  - Utilize survey sources, market references, internal equity and other data as appropriate
  - Utilize grading tool to analyze information and make recommendations on pay grade level
  - Document findings and recommendations to contribute to a comprehensive report
- Work closely with compensation Team assisting on a variety of projects including:
  - Assist with salary structure updates, analysis, and maintenance
  - Assist with supporting documents that contribute to the roll out, communication, and ongoing administration of new and existing staff compensation initiatives
  - Assist with preparing reports, presentations, communications, and documentation as required
  - Manage all projects in a timely manner. Ensure all aspects of requests are addressed within agreed upon service window, including job classifications, position number request, maintaining job descriptions, leveling guides, and other routine compensation documentation

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00am.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and experience working with large data files from multiple sources. Experience creating visual presentations of organized analysis of data. Possesses conceptual knowledge in the HR discipline and work to broaden capabilities in the area. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000 per year

Grade: GGS 010

University Title: Senior Human Resources Specialist

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Application Materials

Resume, cover letter

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits.