Manager, Compensation - 998978

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Primary Purpose:

Plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that support the institution’s strategic goals and ensure equity, compliance, and competitiveness. Partners with HR leadership, academic and administrative units, and external consultants to deliver data-driven compensation solutions tailored to the unique needs of higher education.

Job Category: Exempt

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Maintains compensation structures, salary ranges, and job classifications aligned with institutional goals and market benchmarks.
2. Leads annual compensation processes including merit increases, market adjustments, and incentive programs.
3. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional compensation regulations and policies.
4. Serves as a subject matter expert to HR colleagues, department heads, and leadership on compensation-related matters.
5. Provides guidance on job evaluations, internal equity reviews, and compensation offers for new hires and promotions.
6. Conducts market analyses using higher education-specific surveys and benchmarking tools.
7. Supports workforce planning initiatives by providing data analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
8. Evaluates compensation and workforce metrics to uncover trends, highlight talent gaps, and inform strategic planning initiatives.
9. Administers recognition and rewards programs and provides input on program effectiveness.
10. Maintains compensation policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional values and legal requirements.
11. Supports audits and responds to inquiries related to compensation practices.
12. Leads or supports compensation-related projects such as career pathing and system implementations.
13. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with university policies and procedures.
14. Completes special projects as assigned.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:
1. Deep understanding of compensation principles, including job evaluation, market pricing, pay structures, and incentive plans.
2. Familiarity with academic compensation models and faculty pay structures.
3. Knowledge of FLSA and other relevant federal/state laws and regulations.
4. Understanding of HRIS platforms, compensation modules, and data analytics tools.
5. Awareness of budgetary constraints and financial planning in a nonprofit or educational setting.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of workforce planning principles, including forecasting staffing needs, analyzing labor market trends, and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.
7. Knowledge of total rewards strategies, including employee recognition programs, incentive structures, and their impact on engagement, retention, and organizational culture.

Skills:
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
2. Skilled in managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders effectively.
3. Advanced Excel skills; experience with compensation software and survey tools.

Abilities:
1. Ability to build relationships and influence decisions across academic and administrative units.
2. Ability to interpret compensation data, conduct market analyses, and develop data-driven recommendations.
3. Ability to align compensation strategies with institutional goals and workforce planning.
4. Capacity to address compensation challenges creatively and within policy constraints.
5. Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.


Physical Requirements:
1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
5. May be required to work nights or weekends.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Required Experience: 

1. Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in compensation.
2. Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, including forecasting headcount needs and aligning staffing strategies with organizational goals.
3. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating rewards and recognition programs that align with organizational values and drive employee engagement and performance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience in higher education.
2. Master’s degree.
3. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.