HR Compensation & Classification Coordinator

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace training

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Coordinator, Compensation & Classification to support the administration of the university's classification and compensation programs. The role uses independent judgment to guide internal and external partners, ensuring consistent practices and policy compliance.

Typical duties include evaluating job scope and pay grades, developing training resources, and participating in salary surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; two years of related experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Six years of directly related full-time HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of the university's classification structure and compensation programs.
• Consult with university partners on career progression, talent attraction and retention strategies, and policies.
• Conduct compensation analyses and recommend salary actions including merit, market adjustments and reclassifications.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to review offers ensuring equity and competitiveness.

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Compensation & Classification supports the administration of the university's classification and compensation programs. The coordinator utilizes independent judgment to provide technical and administrative guidance to internal and external university partners. This position assists in ensuring the consistent application of classification and compensation practices while supporting compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supports the administration of the university's classification structure and compensation programs.
• Consults with university partners to assess business needs and provides recommendations based on career progression, talent attraction and retention strategies, applicable employment laws, and university policies and guidelines.
• Conducts compensation analyses and recommends salary actions, including reclassifications, temporary additional duties and interim appointments, market adjustments, merit increases, and discretionary salary increases.
• Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to review employment offers and counteroffers, ensuring alignment with internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Reviews requests for new positions, position modifications, and reclassifications to evaluate job scope, classification, pay grade, and alignment with the university's job family structure.
• Develops and delivers compensation and classification training and educational resources for university partners.
• Participates in compensation and salary surveys by benchmarking positions, gathering and validating data, and submitting survey responses within established deadlines.
• Compiles, maintains, and analyzes compensation data within third-party compensation software and related systems.
• Assists with compensation and classification initiatives and special projects, including competitive market studies, annual salary increase and promotion processes, job profile maintenance, and continuous process improvement efforts.

Other Duties: Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Full-time experience in Human Resources, business administration, or closely related area. Experience with personal computers using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education environment.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems such as Workday.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
• Knowledge of problem solving, interviewing, investigating, and research techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, and public sector employment policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply human resources principles, concepts, and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work when numerous and competing demands are involved.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to: Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas. Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables. Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

FGCU is a dynamic, student-centered institution located in Southwest Florida. We're dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. As a member of our faculty or staff at FGCU, you'll find a supportive environment where your work makes a real impact—on campus and beyond. Explore exciting opportunities to grow your career while shaping the future with us.