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Compensation Consultant
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Position Number: 5154649
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Human Resources

Compensation Consultant

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday

Job Posting Date:
April 3, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$77,044 - $96,305

Department:
HR Comp, Benefits & EE Wellness

Job Description:

Madison College is pleased to announce the position of Compensation Consultant. This position is an integral part of our human resources team supporting the mission of our award-winning college. If you are experienced in compensation policies and practices, analytical by nature, and comfortable working with and interpreting data, we encourage you to apply.

This position provides professional level human resources expertise and support in the areas of compensation policies and practices, job evaluation, labor costing, fringe benefits and cost/benefit analysis of new and existing College pay programs. Maintains policies and procedural documents for all compensation and job evaluation practices and leads projects and initiatives related to departmental work for annual pay, compensation models, salary surveys, collective bargaining, and market reviews.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2)

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

Failure to include these documents with your application submission will render your application ineligible.

This position will be opened until filled, with a first review date of April 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This is a full-time, exempt salary, 52 weeks per year position. Core hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Currently, this position has the option to perform work remotely two days a week. This is subject to change per Madison College policy.

Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Newly hired staff serve a one-year introductory period.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the partner and subject matter expert on all matters related to compensation and pay at Madison College. Works with the Human Resources Business Partners and college leaders to educate, train and inform various employee groups about pay programs and practices. Consults with employees and managers to answer questions, develops communications, provides content updates for various handbooks, and participates in projects impacting pay programs, structures or other related areas.
Analyzes, designs, and administers compensation programs including Staff Compensation, Full time Faculty Compensation, Part time Faculty pay structures and Management pay decisions that support the college's objectives for recruiting, retention, and employee engagement. Supports data needs for any collective bargaining discussions between union leadership and management and performs modeling and analysis on proposed pay options.
Applies job analysis methodologies and evaluates job requirements and responsibilities to determine appropriate internal alignment and salary/grade level to ensure positions remain competitive in the areas of salaries and benefits. Delivers guidance on titling options and creates/maintains all documentation related to structures, processes, policies, and guidelines.
Maintains accurate data related to employee pay and related evaluation information to ensure the integrity of information stored in Workday or other software systems. Maintains salary structures, salary grades and job-related information to be used for salary survey submissions, reporting and analysis.
Participates in compensation surveys, conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity and compensation trends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of HR principles and practices, especially in classification, job evaluation and compensation administration. Experience with complex compensation analysis and techniques including compliance with state and federal laws that apply to plans.
Ability to work confidentially with employee information and interpret complex data on demographics, trends, and the labor market.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Workday or other ERP/HRIS system is preferred.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, decision making and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with HR, labor representatives, internal colleagues, management, and other business partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, human resources, business, or related field.

*Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.

AND

Five to seven years' experience with analytical processes within Human Resources with knowledge of Compensation programs.

Human Resources or Compensation certifications preferred.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

To apply, visit https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/Truax-Campus-Madison/Compensation-Consultant_R0005001

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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.