Compensation Specialist

Compensation SpecialistIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionResponsibilities: Leads and/or participates in the design, implementation and administration of compensation plans, special projects, and policies ensuring they are supportive of the company's strategic business goals. Act as a key strategic thought leader representing the Total Rewards team in support of acquisition integration activities and the global deployment of Workday HCM tool. This position reports to the Americas ASC Total Rewards Sr. Manager, and the purpose of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and manage the service delivery of the Total Rewards ensuring a positive customer experience. The position will utilize discretion latitude in decision-making and being a subject matter expert in HR managed policies in Americas ASC Total Rewards. This position supports the Customer Interaction Center (CIC) in developing and updating call scripts and by receiving and resolving tier 2 inquiries. The position provides expertise and is a point of contact cross functionally with the applicable Center of Excellence (CoE). Support the annual compensation planning cycle in Workday, amongst other system projects. Support responsibilities include definition of compensation set-up requirements, process design, configuration input and approval, leading detailed data validation effort, preparation of pre-launch data and process launch, creation of OCM materials, post-launch support and data audits. Partners with Human Resource and other various internal stakeholders on all compensation related matters, such as, base pay, incentives, market pricing, acquisition integration, incentive pay harmonization and other compensation related policies, programs, and strategies. Coordinates data management (Workday configuration and compensation data integrity), payouts and related correspondence explaining and interpreting plans and programs to participants. Supports the technical (i.e., Workday) end of various compensation projects to review base pay, incentives, merit, pay adjustments and other compensation related topics. May include studies, surveys, presentations, impact analyses, modeling, costing, presentations, ad hoc data reporting, HRIS reviews and clean-up or other specialized data as needed. Define detailed setup requirements of compensation elements in Workday (e.g., compensation plans, grades, job profiles, eligibility rules, etc.) based on business needs. Build and run compensation reports out of Workday to assist with in-depth compensation data analysis Conducts various annual pay reviews including producing metrics on performance distribution, percent in range, merit movement, position in range, payroll growth and other metrics and analyses as needed. Ensures all compensation plans, programs and practices remain legally compliant with federal and state laws and/or regulations relating to compensation. Liaise with HRIT team to implement compensation setup change and lead/perform detailed validation and testing of system changes as needed. Monitor and maintain compensation-related data integrity via Workday platform. Provide staff with technical support and guidance on core ASC Total Rewards HR processes (respond to and resolve increasingly complex issues). Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure services are effectively delivered. May develop and mentor staff, including undertaking performance reviews. Launch case management with ownership from intake to transition, escalation, or closure. Ensure on the job training occurs where appropriate.QualificationsBachelor's Degree with a professional HR/Business Administration qualification or Diploma with equivalent working experience Minimum of 3 years experience and subject matter expertise in Total Rewards/Sub-Total Rewards Minimum of 3 years experience as a systems "super-user" preferred Minimum of 3 years' experience in compensation and HRIS (Workday preferred) data analytics preferred for a mid/large size Global organization Workday experience is strongly desirable Ability to pay close attention to details and use time effectively Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to independently compose routine written communications Proficient in Total Rewards end to end HR processes Strong attention to detail and the ability to use that information to represent the service center to the CoE using influence and persuasion to ensure process considerations are accounted for in new or modified programs and policies Strong problem solving and analytical ability Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)Professional of Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) CertificationSix Sigma or Lean Management Certification English Expert proficiency in English, with at least one other language preferred