Compensation Specialist

Position Description:

Assists with creating and updating job descriptions, participates in wage and salary surveys, analyzes results, and recommends adjustments to compensation programs aligned with organizational objectives while maintaining a competitive position in the marketplace for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with base pay and variable compensation programs for all job families and categories.
• Assists with maintaining the internal salary structure with an annual review to determine if adjustments are needed.
• Provides support to entire HR department concerning interpretation of compensation practices and guidelines.
• Conducts intake with organizational leaders on new job description requests and as needed, conducts on-site job review in order to accurately write and classify the job description.
• Conducts market research and makes recommendations to leaders on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classification and salary range of new positions.
• On an annual basis, in partnership with the Legal Department, reviews all existing job descriptions for compliance and any recent company-wide updates to the job description format.
• On a weekly basis, reviews the company-wide roster to ensure correct pay rates for team members as well as ensuring minimum wage requirements are being met. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Assists with the participation in and analysis of compensation surveys.
• Remains informed about federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations in order to ensure Company compliance.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Models Goodwill Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar field, preferred.
• 1 - 2 years' experience in Compensation and writing and updating job descriptions preferred.
• Experience with MS Excel.
• Mathematical aptitude, analysis skills, and effective verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with top management.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or leaves@goodwillaz.org if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. ("GCNA/GIMV") are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote "interviews," and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain "@goodwillaz.org" or @gimv.org", to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender's email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Smart website (https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign) to learn how to report it.