Executive Director, Compensation Services_KCR_03202020
Position Summary:
Provides strategic leadership and direction in the design, application and administration of policies and practices in support of UTHealth compensation programs. Significant focus is placed on design development, implementation of new programs and innovation to support recruitment and retention efforts through the development and continuous improvement of compensation programs using a contemporary compensation approach.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Provides broad strategic and operational direction for practices, policies and procedures of the UTHealth Compensation program
2. Consults with UTHealth executive leadership on compensation-related matters
3. Aligns the Compensation philosophy of UTHealth with the institution’s strategies and goals
4. Develops, implements, and maintains policies related to base pay management & incentive pay plans
5. Responsible for administration of Executive Management compensation plans & programs
6. Manages the design, development and implementation of general communications and specific tools that assist managers with compensation-related understanding and decision-making, as appropriate
7. Manages third party vendor contracts, budgets and relationships
8. Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding the annual process to generate proposed salary structure and merit pay adjustments
9. Monitors market trends and best practices to ensure competitiveness
10. Assists HR leadership in responding to Legislative Budget Requests involving compensation programs and directs responses to requests submitted through the Texas Open Records Act
11. Works directly with Legal, Payroll and Auditing to ensure accuracy and compliance in compensation issues
12. Provides input on strategic HR issues as a member of the HR Leadership Team
13. Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
14. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
SPHR and/or CCP certification preferred.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications or related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Eight (8) years experience in Human Resources or Finance with a minimum of 3 years of direct Compensation experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical schiences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center and a growing network of clinics throughout the region. The university’s primary teaching hospitals include Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Herman Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon b. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
