Southwestern University Looking for Compensation Analyst and Lead Human Resources Generalist Full Time

Embark on an exciting adventure with
Southwestern University’s energetic and dynamic Human Resource Team! Your opportunity to influence the institution’s dedication to fair
compensation practices, deliver high level retirement support, and optimize Human Resources operations awaits. Join us in this thrilling
journey!

The Opportunity:

Step into the impactful role of Compensation Analyst and Lead Human Resource
Generalist, where you’ll be the driving force as the go-to expert in compensation and delivering customized support to Human Resource team
members! Directly reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, you’ll lead the charge in ensuring the seamless
implementation of fair compensation practices and delivering high-level retirement services. And that’s not all—this engaging role
also places you in the spotlight as the pivotal HR representative working on fulfilling Human Resources web and technology responsibilities.
In your first year as Southwestern University’s Compensation Analyst and Lead Human Resource Generalist, you will have the opportunity
to:

• Partner with the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Finance & Administration to prepare
  the University for the potential changes in the Fair Labors Standards Act
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to continuously
  improve process, practices, policies and Human Resource systems
• Engage in the audit of Southwestern University’s Employee
  Retirement Plan

 Job type: Full-Time, regular

 Direct Report: Associate VP
for Human Resources

 FLSA: Exempt

 Location:Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas

Why
Southwestern’s HR is a great team:

 We’re a diverse, friendly workplace family, united by
shared goals. Regardless of the challenge we rally together, finding motivation through open communication and collaborative efforts. We are
a people driven department who love what we do.

Your benefits as Compensation Analyst and Lead Human Resources
Generalist:

1. Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
2. Paid Holidays
3. 15 days of Vacation
   leave per year
4. 1 Day of Sick Leave Accrued Each Month
5. Generous Retirement Package
6. Tuition Assistance for you and
   your dependents after 1 year of employment
7. Access to Athletic Facilities
8. Discounted Meal Rates
9. Free Parking
10. This position is eligible for a Hybrid (one day a week) work schedule after 90 days of employment
11. For information concerning
    the University benefits please visit Employee Benefits Page

What’s next: If you are a seasoned compensation analyst and
human resource generalist ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and be a key player in advancing our mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duty: As a Compensation Analyst you will:

• Plan and develop analyses, reports, and presentations in collaboration with the AVPHR, VP Finance and Administration, or other
  management staff as requested.
• Partner with the AVPHR to conduct position evaluations, create and review job classifications,
  prepare job descriptions and determine salary ranges for all staff positions.
• Conduct analysis of qualifications and work
  experience for staff salary placement.
• Coordinate the annual Salary Review Process for the University. Collaborate extensively with
  the Administrative Computing team, including programmers and support specialists, for initial data collection and post-process roll into the
  mainframe system. Work closely with the AVPHR and the VPFA throughout the process.
• Complete CUPAHR Administrative Salary Survey,
  CUPAHR Professional Salary Survey, CUPAHR Staff Salary Survey, and other surveys as requested.
• Together with AVPHR, partner with
  management regarding organizational restructuring and salary survey analysis.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for review and
  approval (together with AVPHR) of all internal requests for employee data (for example, employee email lists, lists of full-time/part-time
  employees, etc.).
• Serve as the HR department’s technical point-of-contact for all employee-related data housed on the
  University’s mainframe system (Ellucian Colleague). Work closely with the Administrative Computing team, including programmers and
  support specialists, to guarantee the integrity of data.
• Assist with data entry into Ellucian Colleague after completion of the
  Salary Review process, annual benefit enrollment process, etc.

 Duty: Lead Generalist:

• Coordinate the Position Control system for all faculty and staff positions. Create new positions as necessary, monitor salary accounts
  and positions. Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President for Budgeting and Planning.
• Compile data for staff sections of IPEDS
  survey.
• Troubleshoot software problems within the HR department.
• Participate in various committees as
  needed/appointed.
• Serve as the HR liaison to provide HR-related data to other University departments and/or constituencies.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.
• Assist with annual benefit open enrollment process.
• Review and sign as HR representative on evaluations and job description changes during the annual Performance Evaluation process.

 Duty: Retirement Program:

1. Complete all administrative responsibilities for the Retirement Plan
   Committee (RPC) and prepare annual report for RPC.
2. Manage participant enrollments, terminations, loans; investigate and resolve
   participant issues or concerns; manage and monitor systems (e.g., TIAA auto enrollment) for accuracy.
3. Deliver annually required
   notifications to all participants as required under ERISA.
4. Manage plan expenses through Revenue Credit Account (RCA); coordinate
   distribution of overages in RCA to plan participants.
5. Compile all data for annual retirement plan audit, Non-Discrimination
   testing, and preparation of Form 5500. Ensure the establishment and adherence to all timelines and responsibly leverage supporting resources
   such as counsel and auditors.

Duty: Other duties as assigned:

• Specially assigned projects and
  tasks from the Associate Vice President for Human Resources.

Qualifications:

To perform the job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities above. The qualifications listed below are
representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

1. Bachelor’s degree and three
   years of experience as a compensation analyst.
2. Extensive knowledge and understanding of computer software programs including
   Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat products. Demonstrated ability to use advanced features in Excel (such as pivot
   tables) to retrieve, analyze and generate management reports.
3. Outstanding analytical and critical evaluation skills with a keen
   attention to detail to produce accurate reports and analyses.
4. Ability to compare data from different sources to draw conclusions
   and develop appropriate solutions.
5. Expert multitasker with ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating
   priorities, and produce timely and reliable work product.
6. Strong project management skills, outstanding attention to detail,
   ability to prioritize projects, and excellent organizational skills.[KWW1] 
7. Ability to easily collaborate with the Human Resource team, senior management, and campus
   colleagues
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor
9. Ability to work both independently
   and as a member of a team.
10.  Capability to uphold the confidential nature of human resource work.
11. Commitment to the
    University’s core values, including fostering a climate of multicultural understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural
    differences within the campus and community.
12. Ability to work in a typical office environment with or without accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three plus years of experience as a compensation analyst.

2. Prior
experience working with retirement plan processes.

3. Prior experience in higher education, education-related industries, or other
non-profit organization.

4. Two or more years of project management experience.

5. Two or more years of Human Resources
Generalist experience, including survey completion.

To apply: The University will only accept application materials
through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/137353.
Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name and contact information of three professional references. Email
and paper applications will not be accepted. The reviewing process for all applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and continue
until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background
Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an E-Verify Employer.EOE/M/F

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are heard, seen, respected and accepted in all aspects of our community. Southwestern University is committed to inclusive excellence that
provides access and support, enables participation, and removes barriers so that allpeople within our community are empowered and can thrive
in a campus that is welcoming and validating.

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sex, sexual identity, gender identity, age, physical and mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, religion, immigrants, and the
intersection of these identities.

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