Rhode Island School of Design Hiring for Director, Compensation & Benefits at Providence, RI Full Time

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Job Summary

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an equity-minded Director of Compensation and
Benefits to join its Office of Human Resources. 

Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources, the Director creates,
directs, implements and evaluates employee compensation programs and oversees benefit offerings designed to recruit, engage, develop,
manage, and reward RISD talent. Using expert knowledge to inform and influence decision makers, the Director leads the development of
compensation philosophy and strategy in alignment with the college’s mission and goals, and plans and implements new and revised
programs, policies, and procedures. Provides direction, guidance, and interpretation of data to HR and other colleagues on
compensation-related matters. The Director will foster trust and transparency as they ensure that compensation programs and practices are
internally equitable, externally competitive, and fiscally responsible and consistently administered in compliance with RISD
policies/procedures and federal, local and other regulations and requirements. The Director assists the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary
responsibilities in establishing and reviewing total compensation for senior administrators. The successful candidate acts strategically in
shaping compensation philosophy and career pathing in support of the talented RISD workforce. 

The successful candidate will
thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate
justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Create, direct, implement and evaluate new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures which promote, support, and align
  to the College’s mission, goals, and competitive practices. 

• Serve as a key resource for market compensation
  trends and practices. Create, maintain and build networks, partnerships, and collaborations with peer groups. Identify and participate in a
  variety of surveys in order to keep pulse on market compensation dynamics and analyze information on RISD’s competitive position.

• Assist the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities in establishing and reviewing the compensation of RISD’s
  senior administrative staff. Identify, engage, and serve as a liaison to and provide research for the external executive compensation
  consultant on a variety of compensation matters related to disqualified individuals. Help ensure RISD follows best practices in determining
  pay for these key individuals. 

• Provide counsel, input, and recommendations on internal and external benchmarking and
  pay practices. Provide direction, guidance and interpretation of data to advise on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretations, and
  job evaluations.

• Develop techniques for compiling, preparing, and presenting data in a concise and impactful manner.

• Assure through audits, reports, and personal contact that compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance
  with the College’s policies and government regulations.

• Prepare recommendations and special studies as needed.
  Investigate and recommend resolution on classification questions and FLSA exemptions.

• Ensure compliance with all
  legislation and regulations regarding compensation

• Provide direction and guidance to the Benefits staff, ensuring:

  – Offerings represent value to the community and enable RISD to attract and retain talent.

  – Plans are compliant, filings are
  accurately submitted, fiduciary responsibilities are met, and plans operate in accordance with plan documents and service agreements.

  – Benefit actions, legislation, program and plan design changes are embedded in the Workday system, transparent to the workforce and
  communicated accordingly.

• Proactively engage the General Counsel and Trustee Office to notify the Board of Trustees of
  upcoming actions needed to ensure compliance with legislative and/or regulatory matters and to minimize risk. Prepare documents to go before
  the appropriate Board Committee for Board action. 

• Promote constructive labor relations. Participate in labor
  relation negotiations, suggest and evaluate recommendations / changes to bargaining agreements benefits and compensation related matters.
  Help bring negotiations to successful resolution by using predictive modeling to complete complex cost analysis and by assisting in settling
  contracts in a fair and equitable manner to all parties.

• Hires, trains, professionally develops and manages the
  compensation and benefits team to ensure the successful delivery of objectives and programs. 

Required
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in compensation and equity administration,
  preferably in higher education.

• Advanced research, analytical and predictive modeling skills; ability to present key
  findings to management which inform decision making.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills – ability to use Excel quickly
  to solve a range of complex problems. Strong technical orientation and data savvy with the ability to investigate and resolve data
  discrepancies.

• Ability to translate strategic objectives into HR initiatives with an emphasis on compensation and
  benefits.

• Strong project management skills: ability to work with tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of
  the institution and external partners. Ability to build trusting relationships, gain credibility, and partner with leaders and peers.
  Exhibit team orientation and positive relationships with all levels of employees.

• Ability to handle confidential and
  sensitive information professionally and ensure compliance with all regulations related to compensation and benefits.

• Detail oriented – exceptional attention to detail.

• Self-starter, proactive, works with minimal supervision.

• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, Finance, Math, or related field.

• 7 to 10 years’ progressive experience
  with emphasis on compensation and benefits, with a minimum of 3 years, preferably 5 years of experience leading others.

• Certification in compensation from professional organization(s) preferred.