Program Manager, Compensation - Goodwill Kentucky : Job Details

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Compensation Program Manager to join our team! The Compensation Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Human Resources as a knowledge expert about the compensation function by leading the design, implementation and execution of a compliant and competitive compensation program. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others, the Compensation Program Manager opportunity is for you. Goodwill's Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty. Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies that are aligned with the agency's business objectives.
• Ensure alignment of pay practices with agency goals and external market trends.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to evaluate the competitiveness of salaries, incentives, and benefits.
• Provide guidance on job evaluations, salary ranges, and pay adjustments.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend updates to compensation policies and programs.
• Develop guidelines to work with managers to prepare job descriptions and ensure accurate coding for FLSA, salary grade, EEO, and compensation.
• Collaborate with management on diverse compensation issues including resolution of pay issues, interpretation of compensation policies, and communication of regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or a related field, required. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
• Five or more years (5+) experience in compensation analysis, consulting, or a related HR field.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market surveys, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and tools such as Excel, HRIS systems, and compensation platforms.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple assignments/projects, timelines and to identify project interdependencies, resource needs, and potential risks/pitfalls and develop mitigation plans.
• Project management skills, demonstrated leadership skills and experience administering compensation programs and initiatives. Proven ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a thorough knowledge of compensation practices and employment laws, particularly the FLSA guidelines.
• Demonstrates experience in preparing and delivering presentations that convey key concepts and outlines recommendations to foster legal and agency policy compliance; recommends appropriate training for workforce (leaders and other staff).
• Analytics, compliance reporting, data management, quality and compliance audits.

Physical Requirements:

• This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting to 15 pounds.
• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)