Compensation Specialist

Compensation Specialist
Nashville, TN
Pay Rate: $43/ Hr.
Work Schedule: Normal work hours: M-F 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday
Assignment Length: 6 months

JOB SUMMARY:
The Compensation Specialist collaborates with internal business stakeholders and human resources leadership in personnelrelated planning and decision-making, including the analysis and review of job classification and reclassification requests; implements quality controls in the job classification process for existing and newly created positions, and evaluates job as appropriate; provides professional guidance, advice, coordination, training, and support in the effective and consistent application of compensation programs, management principles, guidelines, procedures, and best practices. Other responsibilities include aids in the planning, development, coordination, facilitation, administration, and reporting of the annual salary review program for employees and in the implementation of compensation programs and policies.
ESSENTIAL JOBS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with creating compensation programs that establish pay grades and criteria for raises.
• Assists with creating the development of compensation related policies.
• Educates employees and managers about compensation policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Assists with setting and adjusting pay and benefits structures to ensure they are competitive and compliant with
regulations.
• Generates reports and provides insights on compensation trends, costs, and effectiveness.
• Researches market trends to evaluate the competitiveness of salaries; assists with establishing the job grading and process
for the creation of new roles into our grading structure.
• Reviews, evaluates and revises compensation programs regularly.
• Conducts surveys to assess employee satisfaction with pay and benefits.
• Partners with both the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring leaders as needed about matters related to pay and reviewing
special compensation scenarios.
• Compiles and audits annual performance incentive calculations for annual pay-out.
• Assists with Talent Acquisition to Align compensation programs with recruitment strategies to attract quality candidates.
• Complies with federal, state and local compensation laws, such as minimum wage regulations.
• Assists with analyzing appropriate surveys for benchmarking compensation and benefits programs.
• Works with Finance to forecast benefits and compensation costs.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports client's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and Senior Vice President, Chief
Administrative Officer.
KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES NEEDED
• Have excellent communication and people skills, and provide excellent customer service;
• Advance technological skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, social media, and graphic
design tools;
• Have exceptional organizational multitasking skills;
• Problem-solve effectively, demonstrate proactiveness, exercise discretion and independent judgement;
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and adapt in a fast paced, mission-driven environment;
• Have familiarity with the Federal CSBG Act, Head Start Act, Organizational Standards, Texas Administrative Code, and State Laws, Statutes and Regulations;
• Support and show respect for all colleagues regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, race, politics, religion, or beliefs;
• Promote a harassment-free environment;
• Be able to work independently or on teams in challenging work atmosphere;
• Be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment;
• Plan and complete tasks and assignments on-schedule with minimal supervision using appropriate judgment;
• Exercise appropriate judgment, discretion and maintain the confidentiality of all client's stakeholders;
• Avoid any interest or activity that conflicts with client's Standards of Conduct; and
• Work with intentionality and integrity to ethically uphold client's mission, values, and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Education Level Education Details Req Pref Bachelor's Degree business, human resources or related field. X Experience Experience Experience Details Req Pref 2-4 years of related experience. X Language Skills Details • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
• Compensation Systems: Knowledge of compensation systems, and practices for administering and maintaining the systems.
• Analytical Thinking: Skill in analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Human Resource Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local human resources regulations such as those stipulated
by the EEOC, Department of Labor, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Human Resource Strategy: Knowledge of the strategic philosophy involved in developing human resources initiatives that
are aligned with and closely linked to business objectives.
• Human Resources and Personnel: Knowledge of principles and strategies for recruitment, sourcing, selection, training,
compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems.
• Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions.
• Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Customer Service: Skill in providing customer service, including listening to customers' needs, identifying customer
solutions, assessing quality of customer services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and
in writing.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Researching: Skills in conducting research, including identifying research questions, planning research, gathering data,
analyzing data, and interpreting results.
• Presenting: Skill in developing and delivering presentations, both oral and written, to groups of varying size.
• Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using
established project management principles.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Service Orientation: Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

COMPETENCIES
Collaboration and Teamwork
• Ability to manage change
• Builds and maintains relationships
• Can solve problems and make solid decisions
• Enhances business skills and knowledge
• Listens and communicates effectively; honest and direct communication at all levels
• Manage office relationships and positively influence others
• Manages the work
• Takes risks and innovates
• Understands and navigates the organization
Community and Public Image
• Ability to effectively and professional interact with members of the community
Customer Impact
• Able to build value-added relationships with customers, business partners, and potential business partners
Financial Management
• Fiscally responsible

Job Knowledge
• Solid knowledge and experience in specific job function
Regulatory Compliance
• Current and ongoing knowledge of regulatory compliance issues in airport industry and specific job function
Results Orientation
• Focuses on improvement of business processes and procedures
Self Management
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Develops adaptability, open to new ideas and challenges
• Displays drive and purpose
• Increases own capacity to learn
• Increases self-awareness, accountability and honor commitments
• Treat others as we expect to be treated
Strategic Orientation
• Ability to integrate information
• Ability to understand impact of decisions on organization and other departments
• Deliver outstanding customer satisfaction
• General knowledge and understanding of the airport industry
• Skill in developing action-oriented plans
• Ability to think long-term impact of decision on organization and other departments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Bending X Carrying X Climbing X Feeling - Tactile Sensation X Handling X Hearing X Kneeling X Lifting X Pulling X Pushing X Reaching X Sitting X Standing X Talking - Communicating X Vision - Depth Perception X Vision - Far Acuity X Vision - Near Acuity X Walking X Working Environment Working Environment Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Working indoors