Classification & Compensation Manager

Full Job Description

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Serves as the Classification and Compensation Manager for the Office of Human Resources, this position will be responsible managing the entire Classification and Compensation area within the Office of Human Resources. This position will provide guidance, policy interpretation to managers regarding best practices, salaries, proper classification according to the Division of State Human Resources and other Classification and Compensation related concerns to remain in compliance with Federal and State law as well as the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees recommendations and/or renders decisions on salary requests for new hires, reclassifications, promotions, and other salary adjustment increases and decreases.

Performs equity analysis for staff pay actions.

Ensures that all compensation actions are documented and in compliance with the departmental policy and state human resources regulations.

Receives and reviews Department non-delegated and delegated reclassification requests; recommends internal approval/disapproval for requested actions; conducts position audits as needed to ensure appropriate classification decisions.

Provides policy interpretation to managers and employees.

Conducts training related to assigned functional areas i.e., supervisory training.

Creates and updates related forms.

Maintains record of changes affecting the Department's FTEs to ensure balancing with the authorized FTEs and the allocation of FTEs to the appropriate division.

Prepares vacancy and other management reports on a monthly and a as needed basis.

Ensures that positions are managed appropriately to maximize and retain agency FTEs each year.

Coordinates with Fiscal Affairs to ensure appropriate position funding.

Ensures effective position management through the reclassification and assignment of State allocated positions.

Oversees the update and review of all Position Descriptions (PD) on an ongoing basis to ensure all are accurate and up to date and they correctly describe the position and job steps for each employee's position in the agency.

Meets with management to ensure PD has pertinent information and real time information to reflect position changes.

Analyze positions through thorough job analysis and desk audits and review of other comparable positions.

Provides guidance on position needs and successfully conduct a market analysis utilizing local, state and federal data.

Creates, maintains, and analyzes HR reporting through BEX queries and EXCEL.

Creates custom ad-hoc reports and system queries as requested, validating results and ensuring accuracy.

Reviews report to ensure information is accurate i.e., vacancy reports, EPMS reports, Employee Position/Demographic report, temporary employee report and annual reports due to state Human Resources Division as related to functional areas under supervision.

Ensures all technical support and documents to staff, management, and employees regarding Class and Comp issues are addressed.

Assists with developing and recommending policies and procedures for assigned functional areas.

Ensures internal hiring rates are updated as needed to remain in compliance with state pay bands.

Develops new internal hiring rates that are in compliance with state general wage increases.

Updates agency's internal classification/compensation plan as needed or required and ensures proper distribution.

Responds to all inquiries appropriately and within agency guidelines or other regulations/laws.

Preforms other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and relevant human resources experience. A master’s degree in human resources management may substitute for the required experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management.

Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the assigned program area(s) and of agency policies and procedures.

Knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources management.

Knowledge of management and organizational concepts.

Analyze compensation policies, reviews, an evaluates proposed or newly enacted State and Federal laws governing FLSA.

Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures.

Ability to direct and advise technical staff members.

This position performs job relating duties relating to custody, control transportation of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

May require same day travel, sitting at desk for periods of time; standing to deliver training; lift 10lbs; must be able to bend reach.

Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of Classification and Compensation experience preferably within SC State Government in accordance with SC State Regulations.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Health, dental, and life insurance15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days of sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState retirement plans and deferred compensation programsDiscount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSaveApplications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history.

Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree.

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.

Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.