Compensation Manager

The Compensation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and communicating the County of Chester’s compensation programs, policies and processes in order to attract, retain and motivate employees by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

• Conduct job analyses to determine the appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy formulated by the Human Resources Department.
• Participate in developing and administering a performance review system to ensure compliance with salary administration guidelines.
• Develop and implement salary structure and administrative guidelines in accordance with compensation policies.
• Analyze County compensation policies in relation to government wage and hour regulations, prevailing rates for similar jobs in comparable industries or geographic areas and agreements with labor unions.
• Recommend changes to compensation policies, as needed, to establish and maintain competitive rates.
• Advise management on compensation actions for employees.
• Analyze organizational pay practices and make recommendations for salary changes to ensure equity.
• Recommend special compensation programs or incentive systems for all employees or for specific groups to support the County’s objectives.
• Consult with various departments on matters such as organizational structure, job family design and performance issues.
• Analyze, complete and conduct compensation surveys.
• Evaluate and analyze salary data and make recommendations based on the analysis.
• Administer aspects of the County Compensation Plan.
• Develop and modify job descriptions. 
• Develop and deliver training for supervisors, managers and directors in compensation programs and processes.
• Provide leadership and assistance to the compensation team members in handling transactions, and interpreting and applying policy.
• Assist in the development and updating of salary ranges.
• Monitoring the marketplace to ensure compensation programs are competitive and appropriately positioned.
• Audit employee records periodically.
• Develop reports using PeopleSoft and related software.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Five years of job-related experience.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        General understanding of Human Resource guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.

·        Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.

·        Strong interpersonal skills.

·        Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·        Strong customer service skills.

·        Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.

·        Strong working knowledge of budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits.

·        Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.

·        Accurate and detail-oriented.

·        Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.

·        Ability to work on conceptual design and policy development on a team.

·        Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

·        Sound computer skills in areas such as PeopleSoft, various reporting packages, Excel, Access, Word, etc.

·        Knowledge and skill with standard office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).

·        A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

·        Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Human Resources. 

·        Five to seven years of experience in the field of Compensation and Benefits.

·        Five years of experience in government Compensation.

·        Two years of experience in Employee Benefits.

·        Three years of experience managing and/or supervising professional staff.

·        CCP recommended, but not required.

·        Prior management and supervisory skills.

·        Excellent listening skills.

·        Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.

·        Ability to exercise judgement in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and procedures.

·        Strong planning skills.

·        Ability to establish priorities.

·        Ability to multi-task.

·        Flexibility.

·        Understanding of the County of Chester’s administrative and policy-setting practices and procedures.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Intermediate Word skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Intermediate Access skills
• Basic PowerPoint skills
• PeopleSoft skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft