Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Specialist - Compensation

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: People & Culture

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the Compensation Specialist assists in developing and administering Southwest Tennessee Community College’s compensation program to attract, retain, and engage a motivated and skilled workforce. This role provides guidance, coordination, and support in the consistent application of employee job classification and compensation administration, ensuring the effective application of related policies and practices.

The Compensation Specialist maintains various compensation-related data management systems and coordinates the implementation of the College’s compensation initiatives. The Compensation Specialist also provides advice, training, and support to stakeholders in the application of compensation management principles, guidelines, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Job Duties

• Acts as the primary contact and consultant on job classification, reclassification, and compensation issues.
• Works with supervisors and managers to analyze and review job classification and reclassification requests, ensuring quality control and conducting job audits as needed.
• Engages in the job evaluation process using established methods to maintain consistent position leveling and classification across the college.
• Oversees the career ladder process to ensure consistency, appropriateness, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in the regular review, maintenance, and update of job descriptions. Maintains and updates job description databases. Develops and writes job descriptions to accurately capture job content using specialized software.
• Maintains and updates compensation databases, consulting with department colleagues and ITS analysts to resolve programming and data integrity issues, and recommending system enhancements.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets compensation data to ensure accurate and up-to-date market comparisons. Conducts market research and gathers salary survey data to benchmark and analyze the competitiveness of the College's compensation program, participating in and submitting data for external and third-party compensation surveys as required.
• Provides training and instruction to stakeholders on the daily application of compensation programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, facilitating, administering, and reporting the annual salary review program for benefit-eligible employees.
• Prepares reports on industry compensation trends and the College’s compensation practices as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role, with direct experience in the field of Compensation.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, experience using HRIS applications, and analytics.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Compensation and/or Human Resources experience in Higher Education.
  
• Proficient with Ellucian Banner or other enterprise resource planning software.
  
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR), or Society for
• Human Resources Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the College community.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
  
• Records maintenance skills.
  
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
  
• Database management skills.
  
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating job content and writing accurate job descriptions.
  
• Ability to provide on-the-job and technical guidance and training to employees.
  
• Knowledge of statistical sampling and survey methodology.
  
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of organization structure, staffing patterns, and job design.
  
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and administer complex administrative systems and processes.
  
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive and confidential issues.
  
• Knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation principles, methods, and procedures.
  
• Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation.
  
• Ability to devise, design, and implement customized compensation surveys.
  
• Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures.
  
• Working knowledge of computerized applications and procedures as applied to compensation management.
  
• Knowledge of career development and career laddering concepts, principles, and processes.
  
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• The position primarily involves working in an office environment.
  
• Will require travel to different locations across the College.
  
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.