Job Description  

The job of the Compensation Specialist was established for the purpose(s) of performing various duties in the administration and support of the school division compensation programs, including processing new hires, reconciling data, researching and resolving pay discrepancies, maintaining and updating salary scales and calendars in Human Resources/Payroll System and other system as needed. This position reports to the Director of Benefits and Compensation.

This is a Full-time, 12-month, support role, located in ACPS Central Office.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Personnel, Business Administration, or other related field preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses:  None required.

• Experience:  Three years’ experience in payroll, finance and/or human resources. Public school personnel experience preferred. Experience may be substituted for education.

Key Competencies:

• Strong personal computer skills with emphasis on Google Sheet and Microsoft Excel advanced functions. 
• Familiarity with Human Resources/Payroll information systems preferred.
• Demonstrated competencies in problem solving, data analysis, organization, customer service and written/oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with professional colleagues, professional organizations and community organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously and communicate effectively with various employee groups.

Essential Functions:

• Administer compensation programs in compliance with prescribed policies for the purpose of ensuring fiscal accountability (e.g., entering data for new hire salary information, benefits and leave, updating Human Resources/Payroll system tables annually, contract renewals, salary improvements, salary notifications and contracts, stipends, summer school assignments, etc.)
• Process varied and complex detailed pay calculations using salary data to be entered into the Human Resources/Payroll System (i.e., promotions, terminations, salary improvements, LWOP, etc.)
• Coordinate annual salary notification and contract process and distribute to employees electronically, including performing annual step increase rollup process for all employees within the District per approved budget.
• Create and maintain annual calendars and salary schedules and update Human Resources/Payroll System using prescribed guidelines.
• Maintain standard operating procedures for the administration of compensation process for the Human Resources/Payroll system.  Participate in software upgrades to ensure the Human Resources/Payroll system functionality is operating effectively and efficiently.
• Reconcile semi-monthly payroll to identify any compensation related issues and inactivate terminated employees in system to ensure data integrity.
• Work closely with the Payroll, Budget/Finance departments to effectively facilitate compensation related activities in support of organizational goals and objectives.
• Manage the HR Compensation email account to research and respond to internal and external customers. Respond to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant issues.
• Prepare standardized and ad hoc reports and related documents for the purpose of providing documentation and information to employees and other personnel as needed.
• Participate in meetings as needed for the purpose of conveying and receiving information required to perform functions.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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