Director III Compensation (Updated)

Director III Compensation

Reports to: Executive Director, Talent Systems & Strategic Operations
Pay Grade: 406

Salary: $104,398 - $125,781
Days: 239 Days
FSLA Status: Exempt    

Position Purpose

Responsible for leading team members by providing expert in depth knowledge of Frontline (HRIS) and compensation.  Coordinates regular reviews of employee salaries and other compensation pay programs; responsible for the total analysis and input of all employee compensation data.  Provides leadership and direction for timely and accurate processing of compensation information for pay purposes, and serves as the internal consultant and subject matter expert regarding compensation matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Compensation Management

• Trains and supervises team members in compensation procedures, processes and in new updates as they arise.
• Receives, reviews and responds to inquiries from internal/external customers regarding compensation, provides guidance and makes associated recommendations as necessary.
• Receives, reviews, and approves incoming paperwork verifying accuracy; informs the Executive Director and assists in resolving inaccuracies and/or problems.
• Advises and assists in all areas of Compensation and troubleshoots issues before escalating to next level.
• Reviews and revises job descriptions; review requests for new classifications to determine appropriate salary grade.
• Performs periodic data audits to ensure accuracy of all work processed and systems accuracy.
• Advises and assists with implementation of system projects, enhancements/upgrades.
• Supports in developing job descriptions and recommends and/or approves associated pay adjustments, pay grade and job class codes at the requests of budget owners; reviews established job descriptions to update according to best practices.
• Coordinates the annual job reclassification process; performs market analyses and competitive assessments to determine the District's market relationship.
• Processes and audits the annual HRIS updates.

Policies, Reports, & Law

• Interprets, explains and enforces compensation policy and practices to improve division services.
• Reviews current compensation policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Determines and enforces through functional groups - regulatory processes as it relates to federal, state and/or local regulatory agency (TEA, TRS) compliance in accordance with District policy.
• Ensures salary audits and back pay processes are in accordance to the federal standard; provides audit results to employees upon completion.
• Advises and assists in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies, compensation manual, and procedure manual.
• Provides data for internal/external compensation and market wage surveys and studies.
• Collaborates with teams to review, verify, and submit the annual PEIMS data.

Customer Interactions

• Handles employee inquiries, complaints, concerns or request for information, and provides justification for decisions relating to salaries.
• Directs a variety of employee issues relative to salary by advising managers, supervisors, and employees on compensation best practices; communicates with various employee associations to resolve employee salary issues.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, concerns, or requests for information from internal/external customers providing information and justification for decisions relating to salaries (adjustments).

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

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