Position Title:

Human Resources Generalist, Compensation & Benefits

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is seeking an HR Generalist, Compensation & Benefits to play a vital role in our total rewards strategy, encompassing benefits, wellbeing, compensation, and recognition. In this position, you'll be instrumental in supporting and communicating our compensation and benefits programs. You'll analyze data to ensure our compensation practices are competitive and equitable for all employees. This role also involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance with compensation policies and legal requirements, evaluate needs, and propose recommendations. Additionally, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of our benefit offerings and serve as a primary resource for employee benefits inquiries.

Job Duties:

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to the Director, Total Rewards and Compensation.  

WORK SETTING:

• Hybrid work model, campus and remote flexibility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Customer Service: Responds to benefit and compensation inquiries from employees, collaborating with the total rewards team and supporting relevant HR roles.  Supports the administration of employee benefit programs.   In addition, provides support to retirees as needed.

• Analytical Proficiency: Collects and analyzes compensation data (salary surveys, market research) to evaluate pay competitiveness and helps prepare related reports/presentations.  Based on market benchmarking of benefits offered, recommends opportunities for improvement.

• Job Evaluation and Analysis: Participates in job evaluation to determine position worth and assists with job description and classification maintenance.

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Maintains current knowledge of compensation and benefit laws and regulations to ensure University policies and practices are compliant.

• Benefit Administration and Compensation: Supports plan administration of benefits, plan design and compliance activities. Supports salary structure, pay scale, and merit program administration; assists with salary budget development and maintenance.

• Training and Presentations: Conducts educational sessions or workshops for University employees on compensation and benefit related topics.   

• Non Essential Functions: The Job Descriptions listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and a minimum of three (3) years of HR experience or an Associate Degree coupled with five (5) or more years of HR experience will also be considered.

Knowledge Areas and Skills:

• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and practices. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in two or more areas of human resources management including but not limited to compensation, benefits, wellness, rewards & recognition.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and software.

• Technical proficiency in relevant applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, HRIS, or other systems to effectively gather, interpret, organize, and present data and information.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute in meaningful ways to diversity, equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging through policy, procedure, programming and community engagement.

• Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills and attention to detail; Demonstrated sound judgment and critical thinking skills; ability to accurately collect information in order to understand and assess the clients' needs and situation.

• Ability to collaborate, influence, and establish trust with campus partners; previous experience building relationships and working with sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation; demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization.

• Demons