Senior Specialist - Salary Administration

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance

Time off options

12 paid holidays

Health insurance plans

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site childcare

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a Senior Specialist in Salary Administration to oversee payroll, leave, I-9 compliance, and personnel records for faculty, professionals, and staff. The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with campus partners to ensure accurate processes aligned with policies.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Salary Administration and supports departments on part-time employment and related HR activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with 2–3 years of HR experience.
• Equivalent combinations accepted: Associate's degree with 4–5 years HR experience; HS diploma with 6–7 years HR experience.
• Preferred: HRIS/Workday experience; payroll, leave, and personnel processing knowledge.
• Experience generating and analyzing employment-related reports; strong customer service.
• Ability to train and guide employees on HR policies and processes.
• Experience in higher education HR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process personnel and salary administration for staff and faculty.
• Provide guidance on payroll, leave, I-9, and personnel file creation/maintenance.
• Serve as backup to the Coordinator/Assistant Director of Salary Administration.
• Offer consultative support to departments on part-time employment and recruitment.
• Generate/adapt reports on adjunct and hourly employment; advise on recruitment practices.
• Collaborate with chairs, deans, and Talent Acquisition to optimize part-time pools.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; provide training where needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Associate's degree + 4-5 years HR experience

High school diploma + 6-7 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS Workday

Job description

Senior Specialist - Salary Administration

Job Description

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: This position will remain open untilfilled. For full consideration, all application-related materialsshould be submitted by October 23, 2026.

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitanarea, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diversecollege in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, andwelcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is afully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees andcertificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hostsstudents from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a studentpopulation that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the mostdiverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students arefirst-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearlythree-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institutiondesignated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and AsianAmerican and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision,and values we are passionate about fostering an environmentwhere our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, andprosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversitymaximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and providesthe best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty whodemonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverseperspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturallyresponsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth,and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve anenvironment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all toparticipate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative andbuild a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit tothe journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examineimplicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process ofimprovement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering allthe voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees,and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free ofdiscrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability,religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programsor activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction andcareer achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in alocale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. SouthernNevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popularnearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead NationalRecreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area,Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire StatePark.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within thecities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-classrestaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonablecost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housingto utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across thenation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the areaappeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early careerprofessionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activitiesavailable to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven forprofessional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 StanleyCup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 NationalChampions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and theLas Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees andtheir families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to helpemployees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays peryear.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable healthinsurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100%employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create awelcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, pleaseclick the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of SalaryAdministration, the Senior Specialist coordinates and administerssalary administration and personnel processing activities forfaculty, professional, classified, and part-time employees. Theposition serves as a subject matter expert in key salaryadministration functions, including payroll, leave, I-9 compliance,and personnel records management.

The Senior Specialist exercises independent judgment in addressingsalary administration matters and provides operational support tothe Coordinator and Assistant Director of Salary Administration.The position also provides consultative support to departments onpart-time employment and related personnel processes andcollaborates with departments and campus partners to ensure salaryadministration activities are processed accurately and inaccordance with applicable policies, procedures, andregulations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction, responsibilities may include, but are notlimited to, the following:

• Coordinate and process personnel and salary administrationactivities for faculty, professional, classified, part-timeprofessional, and wage employees.

• Provide expertise and guidance on payroll, leaveadministration, I-9 processes, personnel file creation andmaintenance, and related salary administration activities.
• Serve as a backup to the Coordinator and Assistant Director ofSalary Administration and exercise independent judgment inresolving salary administration and personnel processingmatters.
• Provide consultative support to departments regarding part-timeemployment, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention,and termination processes, in accordance with established policiesand procedures.
• Generate, review, and analyze reports related to adjunct andhourly employment statuses and provide information andrecommendations to support effective employment and recruitmentpractices.
• Collaborate with department Chairs, Deans, Talent Acquisition,and other organizational partners to ensure part-time recruitmentpools are utilized efficiently and strategically.
• Coordinate multiple projects and activities through tocompletion while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and studentemployees, as assigned.
• Apply and interpret applicable institutional, NSHE, state, andfederal policies, regulations, and procedures in the administrationof personnel and salary administration processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Working knowledge of CSN, NSHE, and applicable federal andState of Nevada laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relatedto employment and human resources administration.
• Working knowledge of human resources principles and practices,including payroll, leave administration, compensation, talentacquisition, and employee records management.
• Working knowledge of USCIS Form I-9 requirements, procedures,and practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable leave-related laws,regulations, and policies.
• Working knowledge of State of Nevada records retention policiesand schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritizemultiple projects, establish timelines, and coordinate activitiesthrough completion.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions ina variety of situations.
• Ability to analyze reports and employment-related data andidentify trends, discrepancies, or areas requiring attention.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and current softwareapplications, including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Access,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with individuals at all levels of anorganization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related fieldfrom an accredited college or university, along with two to three(2-3) years of experience in Human Resources or a related field;OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered in lieu of the stated degree requirements, as follows:
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university,along with four to five (4-5) years of experience in HumanResources or a related field; OR
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, along with six to seven(6-7) years of experience in Human Resources or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with a Human Resources Information System(HRIS), preferably Workday.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with payroll, leave administration, compensation,personnel processing, or related Human Resources functions.
• Experience running, reviewing, and analyzing Human Resources oremployment-related reports.
• Experience providing consultative support and customer serviceto employees, supervisors, and departments.
• Experience providing training or guidance on Human Resourcespolicies, procedures, and processes.

SALARY:

• Administrative Faculty C - $61,553.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and availablefunding.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (name,e-mail, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earnedtheir degrees outside of the United States must have theireducational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if theircollege or university is not listed in the most recent edition ofthe Higher Education Directory, published by Higher EducationPublications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, pleasecontact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition &Classification Team).

LOCAL SEARCH:

• Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travelreimbursement.

Posting Close Date

01/2/2027

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities andchanges lives through access to quality teaching, services, andexperiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three maincampuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiplesites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed toproviding a place of work and learning free of discrimination onthe basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual orperceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status ormilitary obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, national origin, race, orreligion.