Strategic Compensation & Classification Specialist

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for a traditional Purdue

Insurance starts on first day of work

Generous Paid Time Off – December PTO

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, onsite Compensation & Classification Administrator to support HR Operations. The role focuses on compensation, classification, job descriptions, and market-based salary recommendations.

Primary duties include back-up support for Talent Acquisition and Employment Services, along with HR generalist tasks. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years HR experience, with Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation and classification principles.
• Familiarity with employment laws including FLSA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Administer compensation and classification procedures under supervision.
• Analyze staff positions; assign job family, title, and grade per guidelines.
• Collaborate with managers to develop and revise job descriptions.
• Provide guidance on compensation processes and wage practices.
• Conduct market data reviews and salary recommendations.
• Support departments on compensation practices and laws.
• Collect and utilize market data to inform pay decisions.
• Back-up for Talent Acquisition Administrator when needed.
• Assist Employment Services functions as needed.
• Perform routine HR tasks and respond to inquiries.
• Create and revise departmental reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

1–3 years HR experience

Compensation & classification

Employment laws incl. FLSA

Analytical & problem-solving

Microsoft Office & HRIS

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, onsite Compensation & Classification Administrator to support HR Operations. The role focuses on compensation, classification, job descriptions, and market-based salary recommendations.

Primary duties include back-up support for Talent Acquisition and Employment Services, along with HR generalist tasks. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years HR experience, with Master’s degree preferred.