Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant-61110268

The Department of Administration's Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) works with agency customers to provide guidance on HR-related matters, delivering resources that encourage effective workforce planning and organizational development and overseeing the state’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process. We are growing and are now seeking an experienced Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide program leadership and functional expertise to the Division of State Human Resources in the administration of the statewide classification and compensation program to ensure responsiveness to the State's goals and practices. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, strategy, and technology, and motivated by making an impact to improve the employee lifecycle, then this position could be for you! This role is ideal for a HR strategic partner who excels at effective communication and providing operational support with a deep understanding of human resources laws, regulations, and best practices. This position is onsite in Columbia, SC. 

• Provide consulting services, tools and information to state agencies on compensation concerns; monitor classification and compensation practices to ensure internal equity and to promote the state's broader equity initiatives.
• Plan, develop, conduct and implement statewide classification studies for all major employee groups as needed; determine appropriate job evaluation methods; resolve classification issues with state agencies; review and finalize proposed job descriptions and/or develop and write job descriptions.
• Conduct salary studies utilizing appropriate market, system wide, and campus data to determine the target market salary for various positions and competitiveness of the statewide pay practices; recommend and implement adjustments to statewide salary plans to maintain appropriate internal and external pay relationships; recommend and secure external survey reports to be used as benchmarks for salary studies.
• Administer the statewide compensation plan; design and maintain pay structures; develop, recommend and communicate compensation policies; review and resolve compensation issues with state agencies.
• Research issues, formulates policy alternatives and proposes strategies to improve the effectiveness of the compensation plan within state government.

• A master's degree in human resources or public administration and at least two (2) years of experience in human resources, OR
• A bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of experience in human resources.
  

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are needed, along with the ability to analyze a customer's needs and provide strategic advice to human resource managers, employees, and other executives in state agencies. 
• Expert classification and compensation knowledge and experience. 
• Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. 
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software is necessary.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.  A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.  Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

• SPHR or PHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or a SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification through the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/ or Certified Professional through the International Public Management Association (IPMA).
• Knowledge of SAP.
  

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.  Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: