Classification and Compensation Analyst

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director for Classification and Compensation, the Classification and Compensation Analyst is responsible for performing professional level technical, analytical, and administrative classification and compensation duties. The incumbent serves as liaison to divisional leads and constituents to ensure the accurate and timely classification, reclassification, and compensation of Montclair State University employees.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsels and educates regarding all aspects of classification and compensation.
• Reviews job descriptions, including interpretation of classification standards, appropriateness of qualifications and essential duties based on the classification; ensures timely and accurate classification of positions. Ensures completion and submission of comprehensive job descriptions for all employees.
• Conducts the reclassification process, including conducting and analyzing reclassification requests, conducting desk audits, benchmarking compensation for internal equity and external market rates, evaluating supporting documentation, and making reclassification recommendations. Ensures reclassifications are processed in a timely manner and comply with all applicable compensation and classification regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with State of New Jersey Title 4A, and all pertinent civil service statutes related to a civil service employee’s career life cycle with the University (hiring, probationary and permanent status, and promotion, among others).
• Assists in establishing and disseminating annual calendars and related information for classification, reclassification, and reappointment procedures to the University community.
• Participates in the professional staff performance-based promotion process in compliance with the Statewide AFT collective bargaining agreement and the University’s Administrative calendar. Ensures timeliness and thoroughness of performance-based promotion submissions.
• Reviews performance-based promotion application materials, conducts analysis and makes recommendations to the Director of Classification and Compensation.
• Evaluates and maintains salary structures and ranges to reflect market pay.
• Ensures compliance with multiple collective bargaining agreements, University policies, and federal and state laws.
• Conducts and participates in salary surveys to assess local, regional, and national labor markets.
• Researches and recommends compensation ranges on position movements and new hires by evaluating internal equity and utilizing published salary surveys for the appropriate pay grade level.
• Prepares reports on Classification and Compensation findings. Handles administrative steps to formalize recommendations and provide clarity for resolutions of contract provisions, historical practices, similar situations, etc.
• Ensures effective, accurate and timely processing of employee data related to classification and compensation actions and maintains accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Budget and Planning to review position budgets.
• Keep abreast of compensation trends, technology needs, and federal and state regulations, ensuring that compensation programs and HR systems meet current and anticipated University needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience conducting job analysis, position classification, and compe