Director of Compensation

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the anticipated starting salary for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer
equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.
RIT does not discriminate. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring,
admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

Required Minimum Education Level

BA, BS

How To Apply

The Director of Compensation is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Rochester, NY, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule. The University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. The expected salary range for this role begins at $150,000. The starting base salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, market, and organizational considerations. 

In order to be considered for this position, please apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Applications
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. 
Rebecca Kennedy, Partner (she/her) 
Lehman Robinson, Associate (he/him) 
Cortnee Bollard, Senior Search Coordinator (they/them) 
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/rochester-institute-technology/director-compensation

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of operational success in leading various HR functions. While no single candidate will have all of the qualifications, the search committee seeks candidates with a well-rounded combination of the following abilities: 
•    Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressively responsible compensation management experience, with a strong background in project leadership and change management.
•    Current knowledge of federal and state labor laws, particularly wage and hour regulations.
•    Extensive experience with contemporary compensation and classification strategies and programs.
•    Must possess the ability to interpret complex information, distill key insights, and communicate clearly to stakeholders across functions to support sound decision-making.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Three or more years of experience in a supervisory or management position.
•    Master’s degree and/or professional certifications (i.e., CCP) preferred.
•    Previous experience in higher education.
•    Proficient in ERP systems, preferably Workday, with a deep understanding of compensation modules and data integration.
•    Proven experience designing and implementing systems and processes.
•    Demonstrated success in developing and executing large-scale HR programs.
•    Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
•    Commitment to shared governance principles.
•    Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to resolve complex compensation issues with clarity, integrity, and respect.
•    Strong customer service orientation, with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary

The next Director of Compensation will bring visionary, proactive leadership to a function central to RIT’s evolving workforce strategy. This individual will have the opportunity to drive meaningful transformation