Assists with the review and processing of requests for job audits and administrative reviews; ensures appropriate placement of positions into employment categories; creates and revises position descriptions, classification specifications, and documentation associated with the outcomes of position audits and administrative reviews. Assists with establishing and implementing classification and compensation initiatives, training, and education; works with senior leadership and management to implement strategic initiatives to drive organizational performance. Assists with the implementation of procedures to ensure the appropriate placement of positions in pay grades, overall salary administration, and equitable compensation. Effectively communicates Human Resources policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assists in the creation of organizational structures including classification and compensation plans; provides support and assistance to divisions, departments, and units regarding organizational needs and responsibilities.

Assists in the development of HR policies and procedures; examines current policies and procedures to determine where processes could be streamlined and automated; works with others to create formalized documentation to support processes and personnel.

Plays a supportive role in HR strategic planning; works toward improving the organizational climate and employee satisfaction through organizational change.

Conducts classification and compensation reviews as needed; develops and/or revises position descriptions and recommends appropriate classification and compensation structure; reviews, develops, and revises position descriptions in conjunction with annual performance evaluations.

Conducts position audit processes to determine appropriate classification and compensation structure; recommends classification and/or appropriate position title and prepares official documents; interprets policies, civil service law, and labor agreements in matters related to classification and compensation.

Represents the university and/or serves as an advocate for classification matters before the State Personnel Board of Review and internal appeals committees; provides the necessary documents to legal representation and/or internal appeals committees; may testify at hearings and/or appeals.

Assists with position market pricing and analysis; recommends changes to ensure the maintenance of the organization's compensation objectives and competitiveness in the marketplace; conducts and participates in wage and salary surveys.

Collects and prepares data and creates reports; enters data into the applicant tracking system; enters data in the human resources information system.

Collects and analyzes data, prepares reports, assembles statistical information utilized for contract negotiations.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Trains new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.

Supervision Exercised: None

Reports to: Director, HR Operations and Technical Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: policy administration; process improvement; supervisory techniques*; university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.

Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree and three years of human resources work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree in business administration or another related discipline. Specific human resources experience in preparing position descriptions and classification and/or position evaluation methodologies. Work experience in the higher education arena.

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