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General Director, Compensation

PageUp Desc Code: HMR - General Director, Compensation

Function: HMR - Human Resources

Sub-function: Compensation

Discipline: Compensation

Career Track: General Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 3


Human Resources: Human Resources designs and implements human resources programs and provides consultation to management on appropriate practices for recruitment and staffing, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, professional and organizational development, HR information systems, and other workplace aspects that impact the universitys employees.

Compensation: Compensation designs, evaluates and administers the organizations compensation programs in the areas of merit pay, salary structure and range management, incentive plans, and job evaluation. Participates in external salary surveys, evaluates positions, and recommends appropriate salary range, creates and analyzes reports, and ensures compliance with federal and state pay regulations.

General Administration: Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3: Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.