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Interim Classification and Compensation Specialist

Work type: Officer of Administration

Categories: Accounting/Finance, Administrative/Office Support, Business Administration/Management, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA), Limited

Salary: $48,000 - $54,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2024-2025

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

April 16, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

1. A current resume/CV.

2. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

Department Summary

The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to strategically partner with the university community as a comprehensive, innovative, and results-oriented department modeled on the very best human resources practices. In University Human Resources, we strive to be champions for building and supporting a campus workforce that reflects the rich variety of individuals in our local, national, and global community. We encourage applications from those whose experience has prepared them to contribute the mission and values of our institution.

Human Resources is a unit in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life.

The Talent Acquisition and Classification & Compensation (TACC) team within Human Resources supports the University’s efforts to attract, hire, and retain world-class faculty and staff. We provide strategic guidance, consultative support, and transactional assistance, as well as create tools and resources for all stages of recruitment, hiring, and retention. We review, analyze, and approve positions, and provide strategies and solutions so that units may achieve their classification and compensation objectives in an effective, efficient, consistent, and equitable manner.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst, the Classification and Compensation Specialist serves as a key member of the Classification and Compensation team within University Human Resources.

This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in their career in Human Resources or leverage transferrable skills to join the world of HR. You will be part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to supporting equitable practices and delivering high-quality work.

This position will provide both customer service support as well as research, analytical, and administrative support to the Classification and Compensation team members within the Talent Acquisition, Classification, and Compensation unit of University Human Resources. The position will maintain and manage project tracking tools, documentation, and correspondence related to position evaluations for recruitment, promotions/reclassifications, and other position and pay actions. This role will perform related updates in HR’s data systems and tracking mechanisms. The incumbent will respond to or triage and assign communications from general email accounts or voicemail boxes to other members of the team, as well as monitor and maintain web pages for Classification and Compensation. Additionally, this role will serve as the main point of contact for various types of pay actions, collecting data, logging, and evaluating requests for approval.

This position can be based in Eugene, work hybrid, or be fully remote. All adjusted work arrangements require supervisor and leadership approval.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR one year of relevant experience (includes experience in Human Resources, customer service and retail, data entry, or other functions where the transferable skills are evident to the position.)

Professional Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to complete varying volumes of detail-oriented work timely and with an appropriate sense of urgency.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and utilize data, statistics, or other information to establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and act accordingly to the information.

• Effective communication skills to address various audiences utilizing various platforms of communication.

• Proficient skill using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to build and maintain effective rapport with colleagues and customers and provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in regard to confidential and /or sensitive data or issues.

• Ability to function cooperatively and productively as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate/advanced proficiency with analytical functions of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

•​ Experience developing content and/or publishing updates to websites.

•​ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Services, Business Management, Finance, or relevant field.

•​ Familiarity with State, Federal, and Oregon labor laws.

•​ Experience working in/or familiarity with Human Resource functions.

•​ Experience working in higher education.

•​ Experience providing administrative support to a human resources entity.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us [email protected] 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listedhere (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

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Advertised: April 2, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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