Compensation Specialist

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 10,411,659 - 14,828,727; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a Compensation Specialist to administer employment-related processes that follow compensation guidelines for hiring, transfers, and terminations of staff.

The role focuses on payroll data processing, salary placement, and reporting to support accurate employee compensation. Work is conducted within the Human Resources Division, collaborating with the Manager of Compensation.

Qualifications

• Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Testing: Additional testing for selected candidates may be required.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; adapts to changing work priorities; ability to problem solve; typing; computer.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
• Assists with preparing reports (e.g. GA Dept. of Labor, surveys, CPI, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Compiles and processes payroll information related to work assignments (e.g. supplemental pay information for academic, athletic, art, and/or school nutrition, etc.) for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
• Completes and processes requests for confirmation of employment (e.g. job experience verification, qualification for loan forgiveness, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate tenure and salary information for current and/or previous employees.
• Determines salary placement of all new employees based on approved recommendation for the purpose of ensuring accurate coding and pay.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Processes payroll related data (e.g. employment paperwork; work-flow letters; withholding information; employment eligibility forms/I-9 through E-verify, etc.) for the purpose of updating information in the Business Plus system, and complying with established payroll practices/deadlines and government regulations.
• Provides all new employees with information (e.g. salary, benefits enrollment, etc.) for the purpose of explaining salary placement, verifying employment paperwork is complete and contract is signed if applicable.
• Researches discrepancies and questions (e.g. requests for clarification or additional information from employees and/or the Office of Payroll, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
• Reviews and maintains a variety of payroll information, files and records (e.g. payroll pre-lists for monthly, biweekly and substitute payroll, payroll action backup screens, job descriptions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Typing

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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 brings to our community.

WE recognize 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 details

Position Title: Compensation Specialist

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.91 hourly

Work Days: 240

Location: Human Resources Division / Muscogee County Public Education Center

Reports To: Manager of Compensation

Primary Function

The job of Compensation Specialist is done for the purpose of ensuring all employment-related processes for the hiring, transferring, and termination of professional and non-professional employees follow compensation guidelines.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Minimum High School Diploma/GED; Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
• Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Requirements: Additional testing for selected candidates may be required.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; adapts to changing work priorities; ability to problem solve; typing; computer

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
3. Assists with preparing reports (e.g. GA Dept. of Labor, surveys, CPI, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
4. Compiles and processes payroll information related to work assignments (e.g. supplemental pay information for academic, athletic, art, and/or school nutrition, etc.) for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
5. Completes and processes requests for confirmation of employment (e.g. job experience verification, qualification for loan forgiveness, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate tenure and salary information for current and/or previous employees.
6. Determines salary placement of all new employees based on approved recommendation for the purpose of ensuring accurate coding and pay.
7. Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
8. Processes payroll related data (e.g. employment paperwork; work-flow letters; withholding information; employment eligibility forms/I-9 through E-verify, etc.) for the purpose of updating information in the Business Plus system, and complying with established payroll practices/deadlines and government regulations.
9. Provides all new employees with information (e.g. salary, benefits enrollment, etc.) for the purpose of explaining salary placement, verifying employment paperwork is complete and contract is signed if applicable.
10. Researches discrepancies and questions (e.g. requests for clarification or additional information from employees and/or the Office of Payroll, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
11. Reviews and maintains a variety of payroll information, files and records (e.g. payroll pre-lists for monthly, biweekly and substitute payroll, payroll action backup screens, job descriptions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
12. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 (40 or older), 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.