Associate Director-; GTRI Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,HR/Recruitment

Position: Associate Director-Compensation (GTRI)

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Compensation is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compensation strategies that align with organizational goals and support talent attraction and retention. Responsible for setting employee and/or group goals, determining the organizational structure necessary to meet these goals, evaluating employee and/or group performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Oversee daily compensation operations within the institute, including coordinating and analyzing salary surveys and evaluating market competitiveness and internal pay equity.

Job Duty 2 - Provide strategic guidance and expert insights on compensation matters to stakeholders, advising on market competitiveness, internal equity, and salary recommendations. Supports organizational restructuring, reclassifications, and workforce design initiatives with data-driven analysis and compensation modeling.

Job Duty 3 - Recommend, update, and implement compensation policies and procedures that align with institutional goals and industry best practices. Evaluate and refine existing compensation practices to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Job Duty 4 - Collaborate with the Human Resources Information System department to ensure accurate system configuration, maintain data integrity, and optimize the use of compensation modules. Perform complex data analysis, generate reports and dashboards, and aid internal audits with clear documentation and compliance transparency.

Job Duty 5 - Develop and deliver training, tools, and communication resources to educate managers and stakeholders on compensation philosophy, policies, and decision-making processes.

Job Duty 6 - Partner with the classification team to maintain consistency and compliance in job families, pay structures, and job descriptions, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and compensation frameworks.

Job Duty 7 - Manage vendor relationships related to compensation surveys, technology platforms, and consulting services.

Job Duty 8 - Manage and develop the compensation team by providing coaching, guidance, and growth opportunities to enhance expertise, encourage collaboration, and support career advancement.

Job Duty 9 - Monitor trends and best practices in compensation to recommend process enhancements and maintain competitiveness.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, or PERMITS:
One or more of the following:

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Proposed Salary

Pay Range: $110,710-$140,000/yr.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

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