The Opportunity
The Compensation Specialist at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is responsible for conducting market research, performing competency modeling and compensation impact analyses, and supporting managers in applying CEO’s compensation structure across our national organization. They will partner with the Compensation Team, and larger Employee Experience team, to design, assess, and implement CEO’s compensation programs nationally. They will also contribute to our efforts to consolidate and/or standardize job functions and position descriptions across the organization and provide support and guidance to our fuller Employee Experience Team.
As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.
CEO’s Staff Vaccination Policy
CEO has implemented an org-wide vaccination requirement that requires all new staff to be fully vaccinated before their first day of work. We have made this decision for the safety of our participants and employees and to enhance our ability to continue to provide the vital services we offer to our participants. As part of the onboarding process, new hires will be asked to submit proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment.
If you are unable to get vaccinated against COVID19 for medical or religious reasons, you can request a reasonable accommodation. An interactive meeting will be scheduled to discuss your request.
CEO does not discriminate against individuals with actual or perceived infection with COVID19 or based on an actual or perceived history of such infection nor based on any protected status.
Who We Are
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people with recent criminal convictions. Across the United States, over 6,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.
What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 25,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996. In 2016, CEO embarked on a 5-year strategic plan to grow to serve 9,000 participants annually.
Who You Are
- You have a highly collaborative style and strong team orientation
- You are energetic, self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a complex, matrix and fast-paced environment
- You have the ability to get involved in the details while maintaining broader view
- You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, skilled in manipulating data, ability to work in a deadline driven environment
- You have the ability to communicate findings and insights to a variety of audiences
- You have the ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation
- You demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for identifying solutions
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have the ability to maintain a high degree of sensitivity and exercise discretion in regard to confidential material
- You have 4+ years of of progressively responsible experience in wage and salary administration and/or as a compensation analyst, consultant or similar role;
- You demonstrate knowledge of basic compensation concepts, such as FLSA, market movement and compression and understanding of how these factor into analyses;
- You have a high proficiency in applied Excel (routine / advanced formulas, pivots, dashboard creation);
- You have the ability to perform independent research;
- You possess knowledge of regulations, procedures and practices and federal laws associated with compensation and benefits preferred
Major Responsibilities
These responsibilities are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the responsibilities of this role:
Compensation Benchmarking and Analysis
- Conducts job analysis which includes creating or revising job descriptions and assessing the job’s value in the marketplace.
- Plans, designs, develops, and conducts analyses, interprets results and makes recommendations that support effective compensation and benefit programs aligned to CEO’s business strategy
- Assists with multifactor data and cost analyses for compensation programs including salary structure modeling, merit and bonus plans; and liaises with the Finance team to ensure correct budgeting of accruals for compensation programs.
- Conducts compensation analyses to ensure staff are equitably paid within established salary ranges and participates in benchmarking efforts to recommend fair and equitable pay levels where applicable
- Performs ad-hoc and routine workforce analyses and analytics, in support of compensation structure, succession planning, organizational design, and other strategic HR-related projects
- Participates in compensation surveys and provides analysis of competitive positioning
Compensation Administration
- Administers compensation and benefits in accordance with established policies
- Contributes to the development of base salary, bonus and equity programs
- Contributes to the development of compensation policies and practices
- Assists with the annual compensation planning process
- Assists with auditing compensation data in HRIS system
- Assists with the administration of annual merit increase process
- Provides analyses, including financial impact analyses, to ensure the Company’s pay practices comply with changing laws and regulations such as FLSA, minimum wage,paid sick leave, and collective bargaining agreements
Job and Salary Architecture
- Participates in the analysis of the current title structure to identify opportunities for standardization of job functions, families and titles with appropriate job leveling/job title glossary
- Develops and/or revises job-specific position descriptions to ensure alignment with system-wide functions, strategic goals and initiatives, industry standards, regulatory requirements and related mandates.
- Writes, edits and proofreads draft position descriptions, making useful recommendations and raising potential issues with work tasks, requirements or structure of descriptions.
Team and Organizational Support
- Prepares documentation, reports, and communications related to classification, compensation, or related matters for system-wide distribution
- Works on Employee Experience special projects
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $64,000-$79,000/annually CEO’s compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors including experience, internal equity, and the labor market associated with the city in which the position is located. This position can be located in any of the cities in which CEO operates. The labor markets associated with the cities in which CEO is based are variable, and the salary range included here reflects this. Our salary offer will fall within this range and will be reflective of the labor market of the city in which the position is based, as well the other factors named above.
We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and are happy to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, and professional development opportunities to our staff.
We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.
More About Us
The Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our commitment to being an anti-racism organization that is inclusive across all identities and experiences drives us forward every day. We exist to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to personal and professional success, and we’re passionate about being agents of change who promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to opportunities for all.
People who are justice involved, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+ , and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates’ inquiries via phone or email.
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