Manager, Compensation

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Compensation Manager to oversee daily operations of staff compensation and act as a subject-matter expert for the HR team. You will delegate tasks, drive efficiency, and lead compensation projects while providing high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders.

In this role you will supervise a team, maintain confidentiality, and prepare reports and presentations. Experience with Oracle Cloud/JDXpert and CCP certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud and JDXpert.
• Experience in higher education or another complex organization preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of staff compensation processes.
• Act as internal knowledge expert and lead for designated staff.
• Delegate and check work to ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead compensation operations and projects as needed.
• Represent compensation function to internal and external constituents.
• Assist Director and assume day-to-day management in absence of leadership.
• Prepare accurate reports and presentations on compensation data.
• Maintain confidentiality in all compensation activities.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulatory standards such as FLSA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Compensation knowledge

Research skills

Excel

Team leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Reporting

Organization

MS Word

HRIS

FLSA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

CCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Cloud

JDXpert

Job description

Job Description

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and monitoring of the staff compensation process. As a critical member of the Human Resources team, the Manager serves as an internal knowledge expert and lead for designated staff, delegating and checking work and guiding to ensure optimum operational efficiency. Assists in leading compensation operations and projects and serves as an external representative for constituents while providing high-quality customer service. In the absence of the Director, assumes management of day-to-day operations.

Job Description

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and monitoring of the staff compensation process. As a critical member of the Human Resources team, the Manager serves as an internal knowledge expert and lead for designated staff, delegating and checking work and guiding to ensure optimum operational efficiency. Assists in leading compensation operations and projects and serves as an external representative for constituents while providing high-quality customer service. In the absence of the Director, assumes management of day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of compensation best practices
• Research skills and great attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel software application
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of professional employees
• Oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with internal/external individuals within a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations independently
• Excellent organizational skills, to include the ability to prioritize projects and meet established or anticipated deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks Keyboarding skills; working knowledge of MS Word software applications
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Knowledge of compensation regulatory compliance such as FLSA

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation
• Experience supervising or leading a team

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Experience with Oracle Cloud and JDXpert
• Experience in higher education or another complex, multi-unit organization
• Experience leading compensation projects
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .