Human Resources Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Wed Dec 18 2024 Job Description:

The SUNY Office of University-Wide Human Resources seeks two Senior Classification and Compensation Analysts. Working in tandem and as part of a team and reporting to the Director of Classification and Compensation, the incumbents shall be responsible for acting as the Classification and Compensation Analysts tasked with leading a project to review professional titles established for UUP bargaining unit employees throughout SUNY 's 28 Campuses and Medical Centers. The Analysts will be expected to analyze, identify, and recommend modifications to existing professional titles, title series, and their appropriate allocation to salary levels with a focus on improving staff career pathways, job classifications, and compensation structures that support employee development and retention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a University-Wide review of existing professional titles and title series by analyzing HR data, job descriptions, compensation ranges, and performing desk audits in collaboration with SUNY Campuses.
• Work directly with campus HR teams and subject matter experts to determine if current titles, title series, and title families accurately reflect the duties, skills, responsibilities, and functions which have developed since the existing title structure was established.
• Conduct online and on-site interviews with incumbents, supervisors, and/or managers as needed to clarify and verify data pertaining to classification studies and to review organizational structures to determine appropriate class and salary levels.
• Recommend new titles where appropriate along with updates to titles, title series, and title families based on the evaluation of the duties, responsibilities, scope and complexity of position descriptions.
• Propose modifications to specifications and standards that dictate how positions are classified and assigned to compensation grades.
• Identify position categories where an established line of promotion or career path based on increasing levels of supervisory responsibility or expertise within a title series or title family may be warranted.
• Develop or revise position descriptions for various levels within a title series or title family as appropriate.
• Ensure titles and title series are appropriately allocated to the established salary levels.
• Identify any recruitment and retention issues and fluctuations in salary relationships among relevant occupational categories.
• Revise, update, and maintain official classification and compensation reference documents (Pay plan, Classification Plan, and salary schedules) for publication and distribution.
• Present recommendations and proposals to campus constituents, senior management and/or union leadership.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3 - 7 years of relevant experience in position classification, compensation, position description reviews, organizational structure reviews, or related duties.
• Experience with project management.
• Ability to meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills along with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels with Campus personnel and Union management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Technical and data manipulation experience with Excel preferred (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with classification or compensation principles in a Union environment.
• Experience in government, higher education, or healthcare.
• Previous experience consulting on classification or compensation reviews.
  
  

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $80,000-$100,000.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
• This position will be based in Albany.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Occasional travel may be required to visit campuses, with some overnight stays required.
  
  

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.

Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.

Time Off:Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.

Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits