Description
Office of Human Resources Management, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, the Compensation Specialist is responsible for the ongoing governance, optimization, and day-to-day administration of the University’s salary architecture and compensation programs.
This role independently manages core compensation responsibilities and employs professional judgment to solve moderately complex problems involving multiple variables and process improvements. The Specialist serves as a primary technical resource, ensuring the long-term integrity of pay programs while providing consultative guidance to stakeholders across the institution.
Essential Functions
- Leads the continuous monitoring and refinement of the salary architecture to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Analyzes varied compensation issues, develops solutions, and implements process improvements to enhance the delivery of pay programs.
- Conducts market benchmarking, interpreting external data trends to provide formal recommendations for salary band adjustments.
- Communicates clearly with colleagues across functions to explain complex grading recommendations, compensation policies, and provides guidance on developing and maintaining job descriptions.
- Provides formal guidance and training to hiring managers on compensation frameworks and job architecture standards.
- Maintains the university’s job description database and organizational structure.
- Evaluates jobs to determine classification and appropriate salary ranges using relevant market survey data and considering internal equity; reviews and recommends salary placements for new hires.
- Prepares data for salary surveys and HR compensation system.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.
Additional Functions
Performs other HRIS related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in compensation, HRIS or a related analytical field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- Solid professional knowledge of compensation practices and the ability to apply functional expertise independently.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical information and recommendations to diverse audiences.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
Preferred Qualifications
- CCP, SHRM-SCP/CP, or SPHR/PHR certification
Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $90,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10997
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
