Senior Total Rewards Specialist (direct hire temporary)
Senior Total Rewards Specialist (direct hire temporary)
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Job Description
Salary range is $78k to $144k with a midpoint of $98k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including spouse or domestic partner.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 13 days of paid time off annually.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
This a direct-hire temporary position with an anticipated work assignment of 12 months.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provide Total Rewards expertise and support for the Agencys Total Rewards programs. Provide support to complete compensation surveys job analysis and pay class studies. Provide reports on a regular basis. Serve as a technical partner to the Total Rewards members and managers and other HR team members and managers on Total Rewards matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
- Reviews new positions in anticipation of recruitment to ensure appropriate classification. Modifies and creates new job descriptions which accurately reflect current roles responsibilities and requirements. Reviews and recommends salary placements for new hires as requested.
- Maintains current job descriptions/classifications on the Applicant Tracking system regularly audits positions to position control. Validates the vacant positions to position control on a regular basis in coordination with recruitment and budget.
- Reviews managers requests for job reclassification and makes classification/pay grade recommendations. This includes reviewing job descriptions/classifications conferring with managers evaluating jobs and making recommendations on appropriate FLSA code and pay grade level with consideration for internal equity. Handles administrative steps to formalize recommendations for approval. Prepares written reports on findings. Communicates with managers regarding the result of the review.
- Champions compensation survey participation and analysis with vendors local jurisdictions peer companies and other groups to gather and maintain current market data for current positions.
- Coordinates and prepares the annual compensation letter for each employee following the formal class study and annual merit cycle. Prepares documentation for the annual internal reclassification requests and potential appeals on an annual basis.
- Serves as back up to the Total Rewards Specialist. Participate as needed in developing new processes regarding the new hire experience.
- Manages the Agency service award program and award time.
- Partners with HR staff to prepare quarterly updates to organizational charts and the intranet site (SharePoint).
- Ensures compliance of compensation and classification programs and practices.
- Compiles reports as needed.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Financeor closely related field;Four years of Human Resources Compensation HRIS Finance or any other analytical experience in a similar sized company; OR a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or a similar compensation certification.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of general HR practices and confidentiality issues.
- Demonstrated experience consulting and solving business problems.
- Advanced knowledge of Word Excel Visio and other MS Office products.
- Experience with developing implementing and meeting functional budget.
- Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
- Analytical strengths attention to detail and ability to problem solve and perform audits of daily work.
- Ability to gather market data and use excel data analytics.
- Ability to interact with third party contacts; such as consultants other companies and compensation groups.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
- Interpreting and administering human resources policies and procedures and in effectively gathering and analyzing data to develop reports and recommendations related to human resources programs and functions.
- High customer services skills shown through the ability to use judgment in balancing the needs of the customer while considering the policies and procedures of the company.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
- Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner using sound judgment.
- Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with UltiPro or other HRIS systems.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in ahybrid office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
