Academic Wage-Salaried: Classification & Compensation Consultant
Oregon State University
Department: Univ Human Rsrcs Central (QFA)
Appointment Type: Academic Wage
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000
Job Summary:
University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking a salaried Academic Wage: Classification & Compensation Consultant. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.
This position will be used to backfill for those in UHR supporting the Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) and is anticipated to last for two years; however, staffing needs may dictate flexibility in the appointment’s duration.
The Classification & Compensation Consultant collaborates with HR Strategic Partners, Employee & Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, the HR Service Center, and other HR leadership to provide coordination of classification and compensation functions university-wide. The Class & Comp Consultant is responsible for advising, coaching, consulting, and providing technical advice to employees, leadership, and unit administrators in the interpretation and application of rules, bargaining agreements, policies and procedures related to classification and compensation; evaluating position descriptions for appropriate appointment type; FLSA determinations; and assistance with the maintenance of university classification and compensation structures and systems.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% POSITION CLASSIFICATIONReview and approve the establishment of new Classified, Professional Faculty, and Academic Faculty position descriptions. Ensure that position descriptions promote an inclusive environment and consider how different backgrounds and perspectives contribute to the role. Determine correct position allocation and/or assignment within the appropriate classification and compensation structure. Review and effectively recommend actions for classified positions including appropriate appointment type and employment class.
Partner with HR Strategic Partners, unit supervisors, and the HR Service Center to review and update existing position descriptions, and assure that accurate data is communicated and transferred to downstream process partners.
Review position descriptions to determine whether exclusion from bargaining unit criteria is met and documented to determine appointment type.
Review positions to determine FLSA status in compliance with federal requirements. Audit positions for FLSA status changes, including all tests for FLSA; take action to ensure appropriate designation and communicate changes to employee and management.
Partner with members of the HR Strategic and Technical Services team to ensure position and job titles are set up and entered into university data management systems and databases correctly; assist in development of working procedures and process for HR Service Centers to ensure all Job Titles are updated accurately in the Online Position Description System and Banner EDS.
40% COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATIONPerform compensation functions and responsibilities within established guidelines and policies. Review and approve classified extra meritorious increases; Information Technology (IT) compensation plan increases; in-hire salary rates above Step 1 of the compensation plan; out-of-cycle individual classified employee salary increases; work-out-of-classification compensation requests; differentials and special qualifications pay; and vacation cash out and payment requests. Assist with the administration of negotiated SEIU salary changes for classified employees, including step approvals or increases, salary selectives, and COLA’s.
Review, analyze, recommend, and approve requested starting rates for professional faculty and academic faculty employees; administrative stipends; merit, equity, and other off-cycle increase payments.
Conduct review and analysis of salary or compensation actions to maintain compliance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Identify appropriate comparator groups of positions at OSU performing work of comparable character. Establish and communicate recommended starting rates to maintain internal equity for positions determined to be performing work of comparable character. Educate hiring managers and other stakeholders involved in compensation decisions on equitable pay practices, highlighting the importance of pay equity, transparency, and equal opportunity for all employees, and ensuring that pay decisions are based on job-related factors.
15% – COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING FACILITATION:Monitor, respond, or appropriately distribute communications from the Position Descriptions email Inbox.
Generate and distribute communications to individual employees, managers, supervisors, or senior leadership about upcoming changes and implementation of classification and compensation initiatives, policies, or procedures as requested.Develop and compose various types of communication and training materials in support of the overall communication strategy plan for the OSU classification & compensation system or related subjects. Ensure that training and communication is inclusive and accessible for diverse groups of individuals.
Present training sessions to campus community on organizational charts, position description development, position allocation, or other related topics as necessary.
Assist in the development and delivery of training for campus in the use of the classification & compensation and competency level project tools and systems.
5% COLLECTIVE BARGAININGResearch needs and requests from the assigned college/departments regarding labor relations matters and prepare collective bargaining proposals based on the college/department needs for submission to UHR. Attend and make presentations, as requested, during bargaining to represent college/department position(s) on specific bargaining proposals. Attend confidential meetings for strike planning and preparation; carry out any assigned responsibilities for business continuity planning in the event of a strike. Assist ELR in completing employee transfers and placements prior to layoff initiation and during the layoff process.
What You Will Need
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• One year of experience working in a Classification and Compensation role or directly related experience as a HR Generalist working in cross-functional teams, multicultural environments, or diverse industries.
• Ability to analyze data from diverse sources, draw conclusions, evaluate equity implications and make appropriate recommendations and use critical thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to use excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, along with active listening and cultural competence skills in order to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs in a positive, confidential, and sensitive manner.
• Ability to engage respectively with a diverse group of customers and stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and familiarity with database and reporting tools.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Experience performing duties in HR Management in an institution of higher education, large public entity, or comparable environment.
• Experience administering classification and compensation for a union represented work force
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is based in Corvallis with some level of flexibility including the option work remotely with regular commuting to campus as part of a hybrid work schedule.
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Mike Mandzuk at michael.mandzuk@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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