Compensation Specialist; Confidential Administrative Support II

Compensation Specialist (Confidential Administrative Support II)

Job no: 553888

Work type: Staff •
Location: Fullerton •
Categories: Confidential, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Human Resources

The Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence is committed to meeting the needs of a multi‑cultural, inclusive campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain a high‑quality faculty and staff. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Compensation Services team as the Compensation Specialist (Confidential Administrative Support II).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

• Contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the Compensation Services Unit and collaborate on unit objectives, integrating and making suggestions on long‑ and short‑range goals.
• Perform confidential analytical functions related to staff positions, requiring a high level of initiative, judgement, and discretion.
• Complete compensation and classification related analyses, including classification reviews, in‑range progressions, reassignments, stipends, and bonuses for staff positions.
• Interpret and apply various Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), salary programs, federal and state laws, as well as complex and sensitive CSU Classification Standards and salary data.
• Compile reports, process personnel documents, and perform other administrative functions.
• Access confidential information and provide management with analysis and data for issues related to collective bargaining agreements, including meet‑and‑confere issues as they relate to classification and compensation.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of general office experience.
• Fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a basic foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Basic understanding of office procedures, operation of standard office equipment and software, and basic arithmetic.
• Basic typing and keyboard skills.
• Ability to provide work direction, train, and provide guidance to other employees.
• Ability to make recommendations on employee staffing issues.
• Ability to coordinate events and special projects.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• At least two years of Human Resources experience.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and their impact on compensation practices.
• Skill in interpreting complex data and presenting findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to navigate sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Prior experience working with compensation and classification actions in a higher education environment.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) / midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job‑related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Advertised:
Dec 11 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
Jan 08 2026 Pacific Standard Time