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Compensation and Workforce Planning Manager
Full-time Support Staff
Sugar Grove Campus
Hybrid Option : Option : Yes
Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here – join us today!
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.
The Compensation and Workforce Planning Manager isresponsible for managing compensation programs and workforce planning initiatives.Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role will manage thecompensation and classification systems and structure. The role willcollaborate closely with college leadership to align workforce strategies withinstitutional goals and priorities.
Compensation and Classification Management :
o Design, implement, and manage compensation programs, ensuring competitiveness and equity.
o Conduct regular market analysis to benchmark compensation and ensure alignment with institutional goals and budgets.
o Maintain job classifications, salary structures, and compensation policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
o Create and manage the job description library for the college.
o Manage all compensation related services / applications, vendors, and vendor contracts.
o Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in a comprehensive, out-sourced compensation study.
Workforce Planning :
o Collaborate with department leaders to assess workforce needs and develop strategic staffing plans that align with institutional goals.
o Consult to establish compensation levels for new and existing roles.
o Use data to forecast future workforce requirements, identify staffing gaps, and plan accordingly.
o Provide workforce metrics and analysis to inform decisions on recruitment, retention, and overall workforce development.
Collaboration and Communication :
o Partner with the Director of Human Resources and college leadership to ensure workforce strategies are aligned with the college’s goals.
o Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation and workforce planning strategies and processes to ensure understanding and support across the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation and workforce planning required, preferably in higher education.
Strong knowledge of compensation structures and strategies and workforce analytics.
Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and data-informed decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications :
Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), SHRM-SCP / CP, or similar.
Experience in an educational or public-sector environment.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinkingand Problem Solving
HRIS SystemsProficiency
Collaboration andTeamwork
Communication andInfluencing Skill
Excel advanced user
Attention to Detailand Data Analysis
Work Environment
Full-time position, based at Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove Campus.
Hybrid / remote work flexibility may be considered.
Please attach the following documents when applying :
- Cover Letter-Yes
- Resume-Yes
- References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
- Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
Position Details
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Grant Funded : No
Compensation Range : 79,817.00 - 99,771.00
Compensation Type : Salaried
Compensation : Placement on the salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. Qualifications include education and experience.
Work Schedule : M-F 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.
Work Hours : 40
Testing : No
Targeted Hire Date : 3 / 17 / 2025
Benefits : Click to See Benefits Page
Special Instructions : Please attach all required items at time of application, including unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired.
EOE, including disability and veteran
