Specialist, Classification and Compensation

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood
Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs
  (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical,
  dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
  Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch
  Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and
  Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning
  Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Specialist, Classification and Compensation

Division:
Human Resources

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Vice
President, Human Resources

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The classification and compensation
specialist oversees and administers employee compensation programs and position control.

Essential Job Functions and Performance
Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility
that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Manages the development, implementation,
  and administration of the University’s classification and compensation programs
• Conducts market salary research and benchmarking
  positions against external data; Serves as the institution’s primary administrator for compensation surveys, ensuring timely and accurate
  participation in local, regional, industry-specific, and higher education salary surveys
• Establishes internally equitable
  compensation rates while keeping in line with the external market
• Develops, reviews, and maintains job descriptions to ensure
  accurate documentation of essential functions, qualifications, reporting relationships, and compensation alignment
• Reviews new and
  existing positions to ensure accurate FLSA exemption status and proper job classification for alignment with regulations and organizational
  structure
• Approves new hire recommendations, salary offers, and data inputs within Workday to ensure compliance with University
  policies and wage and hours laws
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related laws and
  regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Pay Act, and other relevant employment laws across the various states in
  which the University operates
• Leverages Workday and Adaptive Insights to ensure position control, adherence to personnel budget, and
  accurately track personnel changes and funding
• Collaborates with HR leadership and HRIS to develop Workday Adaptive Insights and
  Workforce Planning to accurately assess the current competition and forecast future demand for qualified professionals
• Facilitates
  faculty and staff raise increase process, reviews raise recommendations and distributes accurate faculty agreements and staff raise
  letters
• Works closely with HR leadership in managing all position allocations and reorganizations
• Conducts periodic audits
  of compensation programs and practices to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate compensation records and
  documentation
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to support compensation planning and decision-making

Service
Excellence

• Supports University leaders by conducting staffing-related research and data analysis aimed at aligning workforce
  needs with University initiatives
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models,
  supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Builds rapport with leaders across the university, communicating in a concise, customer-focused
  manner
• Provides training and guidance on compensation practices, salary administration, and job classification
  processes

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Provides guidance and education to HR liaisons and department
  managers on pay decisions, salary offers, policy, and guideline interpretation and job evaluation
• Collaborates with managers to
  determine staffing needs, designs and adjusts salary structures, and develops policies and procedures related to the compensation
  program
• Prepares communication related to compensation
• Lead or support special projects related to compensation,
  organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategy.
• Participate in HR system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement
  efforts.

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Master’s degree in
  business administration, human resources, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ prior relevant work experience
• Experience
  conducting pay equity analyses and compensation program design
• CCP from World at Work organization preferred
• Minimum of 2
  years’ higher education experience preferred
• Experience with Workday preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –
May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job
competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Knowledge of
  compensation principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of job evaluation, classification systems, and understanding of
  labor market trends
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated effective attention
  to detail
• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze large data sets and present
  findings to various audiences
• Ability to effectively preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Knowledge of
  government regulations as they apply to HR and compensation programs, including knowledge of federal and state wage and hour
  laws
• Analytical skills to facilitate understanding and application of research and statistics in report writing and decision
  making
• Ability to prioritize multiple goals with competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s
functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office
  setting
• Standard Flex (Routine flexible remote work scheduling with 3 days on-campus after initial training
  period)

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to
  sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity
Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and
local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified
applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive
discrimination-free educational work environment.

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