Compensation Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Human Resources Specialist for the Compensation team. This role provides professional consultation and administrative oversight on critical compensation projects, reporting to the Director of Compensation. The position focuses on monitoring and tracking the UM System compensation request inbox and managing classification and evaluation projects independently. Depending on institutional needs, experience, performance, and interest, additional responsibilities may be added to support future professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support in logging and tracking incoming work requests and routine updates:
  • Monitor all incoming work requests to log and assign to team
  • Maintain job code tables
  • Update classification specifications and job descriptions
  • Manage job code detail and pay matrices updates
  • Update other compensation-related tools as needed
• Review and evaluate requests for job evaluations, providing the highest level of customer service and guidance to Human Resources Leaders and Partners, including:
  • Review job questionnaires
  • Utilize survey sources, market references, internal equity, and other data as appropriate
  • Use grading tools to analyze information and make recommendations on pay grade level
  • Document findings and recommendations to contribute to comprehensive reports
• Work closely with the Compensation Team on a variety of projects, including:
  • Assist with salary structure updates, analysis, and maintenance
  • Support documents contributing to the rollout, communication, and ongoing administration of new and existing staff compensation initiatives
  • Prepare reports, presentations, communications, and documentation as required
• Manage all projects in a timely manner, ensuring all aspects of requests are addressed within agreed-upon service windows, including job classifications, position number requests, maintaining job descriptions, leveling guides, and other routine compensation documentation.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, and experience working with large data files from multiple sources.
• Experience creating visual presentations of organized analysis of data.
• Conceptual knowledge in the HR discipline with a focus on broadening capabilities in the area.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.

Pay

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000 per year

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Location

Columbia, Missouri offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city features and a high quality of life. Known for its educational environment, Columbia is centrally located in the state and nation, with easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City. The city provides a low cost of living, diverse dining and entertainment options, and hosts numerous festivals annually.