PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of position management processes.
o Serves as administrator of position control processes to release positions for posting. Works with management and budget department in reviewing compensation justifications for alignment with budgetary controls and organizational objectives.
o Develops and implements programs to foster accurate position management. Works with HR team to develop, implement, and maintain streamlined position approval procedures.
o Maintains and provides accurate system data related to position control.
o Supports the annual budget process by providing accurate position management information, tracking unbudgeted positions, and assisting in position management reconciliation.
• Serves as resource and subject matter expert on HR position control issues.
o Develops and creates weekly reports in support of HR and Budget position control processes.
o Provides administration of position – related systems.
o Monitors position trades and changes for budget impact to ensure adherence to Authority financial goals and objectives.
• Assists in coordinating various compensation programs and processes that attract and retain qualified employees and comply with federal laws, Authority goals and objectives, and department policies.
• Partners with other HR areas on special projects that support various departments throughout the Authority.
• Assists management in the development, implementation, and administration of HR and Compensation goals, objectives, and policies.
• Creates, maintains, and distributes organizational charts and structure for all Authority departments utilizing various organization chart software. Updates charts according to departmental changes and reorganizations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
• None – supervises activities of HR Compensation Analysts and other support staff.
CHALLENGES
• Improving and maintaining employee morale while still managing budget, internal equity, external competitiveness, and Human Resources goals and mission.
• Managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Working with employees at all levels within the department.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience with the design, administration, and/or communication of various types of compensation plans, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer key boards.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of the practices and principles in the design and administration of various compensation plans.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and functions.
• Working knowledge of project management practices and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of organizational chart software, including Visio, Org Plus, etc. preferred.
• Strong computer and computer software skills including MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Strong analytical and critical/conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and project management skills.
• Ability to synthesize information while prioritizing, monitoring, and completing multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to function as a member of a team dedicated to quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• General office environment.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
• Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer and related HR software.