Reports To: Human Resources Services Director, Chairman/CEO and/or President

Location: Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Initial Pay Range: $77,392+ (DOE)

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Compensation Specialist position provides Human Resources and compensation consulting services to clients. The client base is mostly external clients of Blue Stone Strategy Partners, although there are some internal projects and support, as well. The work involves consulting with clients on a variety of HR-related projects, however most work will be compensation projects.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

The Compensation Specialist is involved in a variety of tasks in all areas of Blue Stone's business activities.

• Develops, reviews, and modifies personnel policies and employee handbooks, ensuring that they are current and in compliance.
• Develops and implements compensation structures and incentive compensation plans.
• Trains client's HR and Finance employees on implementation of the compensation structure, as well as how to update it annually.
• Evaluates and reviews HR department and staffing, as well as related HR processes, to ensure compliance.
• Consults and assists clients on strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs, and practices into their daily operations.
• Analyzes and recommends solutions to HR issues relating to HR functions, such as compensation, compliance, policy development, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, etc.
• Researches and analyzes occupational data, and develops standardized positions descriptions that reflect the education, experience, job knowledge, and abilities needed to develop compensation structures.
• Conducts evaluation and analysis for positions, both existing and new, to determine appropriate pay grades.
• Conducts market pricing analysis and research to confirm pay grades for each position within an organization.
• Provides analysis of cost impacts related to changes in in the salary structure.
• Prepares compensation reports and provides recommendations in an Executive Summary, which summarizes compensation and trend information.
• Performs advanced financial and employee-specific analysis.
• Develops or suggests revisions to position descriptions to ensure that high-quality talent is recruited and can perform the duties of the role.
• Conducts analysis and research into reclassification and classification of job positions based on the FLSA.
• Develops methods and procedures for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects; identifies and recommends areas and processes for streamlining.
• Advises client and hold one-on-one interviews with clients to provide accurate advice, synthesizes feedback into recommendations, and develops relationship with clients to become a trusted resource.
• Attends meetings and conferences for professional development.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Indian Country Tribal Government knowledge and of Tribally-affiliated organizations;
• Ability to perform sophisticated technical research and analysis, synthesize complex and diverse information and draw conclusions, and provide implementation guidance;
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge of current trends in compensation theory, wage and salary practices, job evaluation methods, pay plan design, and benefits;
• Strong knowledge and ability to utilize spreadsheets and other related software to include advanced mathematical skills, with the ability to perform math functions and build complex Excel formulas;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in technical areas such as FLSA, Total Rewards, incentive compensation, compensation analysis, HR-related regulations and laws;
• Possess sensitivity to the unique culture of the clients we serve;
• Ability to apply financial models and data to assess compensation practices;
• Strong communication skills, but verbal and in writing with the ability to communicate in a professional, clear, and articulate manner;
• Ability to design processes, work flows and procedures;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving;
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with clients, team members, and SMEs;
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;
• Strong project management experience and the ability to work on multiple projects with changing priorities;
• Ability to communicate information effectively and in a way that is easily understood by those not familiar with industry terminology or concepts;
• Courteous and tactful, exercising sound judgement with a high level of diplomacy;
• Time management skills and the ability to work interpedently, to organize multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with limited supervision;
• Strong client service skills, with the ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries and needs;
• Demonstrated skills in developing presentation and/or proposals; strong public speaking and presentation skills;
• Respect for Tribal governance and an understanding of Tribal government structures or a desire to learn the uniqueness of Tribal operations and communities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word processing applications, spreadsheet software, and Project Management software.
• Proficiency in Google applications such as Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Employs strong analytical problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to work independently and also in a team setting, with the ability to self-manage time and ensure deadlines are met with efficiency and high quality.
• Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills.
• Excellent meeting, workshop, and conference facilitation skills, with proven knowledge of how to foster attendee participate and collaboration in a small and large group.
• Skilled in writing and editing content with an attention to detail.
• Project Management and Consulting experience-has demonstrated a track record of the ability to manage an intensive analytical client driven project from start to finish including management of multiple team members across multiple geographies.
• Analytical reasoning ability- strong familiarity with financial analysis and/or budgeting; ability to solve qualitative and quantitative problems applicable to business and government issues.
• Extensive experience working with Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises, Native American NGO's, Native publications, media or the desire to work with Tribal operations.

Education And Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in business-related field from an accredited College or University; at least 4 years of relevant work experience with in a professional consulting field or in a project management function; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SHRM, SPHR or THRP certification

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours and workload may vary based on the project, occasional weekend and evening work may be required. Travel is required, on an as needed basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand and walk.

Job descriptions are used primarily to assist in the identification of the core duties and responsibilities of a position and to be used in determining the level of compensation for the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be added or removed at the description of the company.