Job Description

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, administrative/exempt, equity-minded Director of Benefits and Compensation responsible for equitably developing, managing, and implementing Clark College’s compensation and benefit program, including wage and salary schedules, retirement plans, health insurance, paid leave, and other benefits the college offers to its employees. This position contributes to the mission of the College by providing training, guidance, and policy administration. This position will report to the Interim Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance.

Clark College is an equal opportunity employer. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, Core themes, and objectives of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. Questions regarding the College’s Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to Human Resources, (360) 992-2105.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and administer comprehensive benefits and compensation programs, including:
o Wages and salary schedules
o State-authorized health insurance plans
o State-authorized retirement and pension plans
o Federal, state and college- authorized leave (including family medical leave)
• Oversee and/or participate in health and retirement benefits eligibility processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health Care Authority and Affordable Care Act laws,
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular competitive analysis of compensation and benefits programs.
• Develop and review administrative/exempt job descriptions and determine organizational placement and appropriate salary base.
• Provide guidance to supervisors, managers, deans, directors, and Vice Presidents on equitable salary increase requests.
• Supervise leave and benefits administration programs and practices for all employee types.
• Create and facilitate training sessions for employees and supervisors in HR related topics.
• Oversee absence management procedures including leave calculation, leave adjustments and corrections working closely with payroll and the state board.
• Provide information to faculty and staff on benefits and leaves, compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
• Ensure written and website material on compensation and benefits are maintained and up-to-date.
• Conduct position reviews to determine and recommend appropriate job classification.
• Administer the preparation of faculty and administrative annual compensation contracts.
• Participate in hearings or other administrative or legal proceedings as required.
• Liaise with state legal counsel as necessary in carrying out responsibilities.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.
• Provide information to the Vice President and President in responding to and resolving HR-related issues, including but not limited to interpretation of regulations and contract language, compensation, benefits, and employee records.
• Supervise hourly, classified and exempt employees.
• Supervise and monitor the maintenance of employee personnel files and records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or closely related field from an accredited college OR university or equivalent work experience to obtain human resources and/or compliance expertise
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working in a Human Resources department in a large, complex organization (or Five (5) years of experience administering compensation or benefits programs)
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience successfully leading a culturally diverse team
• Two (2) years of experience advising managers, supervisors and staff in Human Resource and/or compliance matters such as: Compensation, Benefits, FMLA, ADA compliance, etc.

Preferred Qualifications
• Human Resources Certification (e.g. SPHR, PHR, SHRM SCP or SHRM CP)
• Experience working in Human Resources in higher education
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or closely allied field

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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