Director, Compensation

Position Overview

The Director, Compensation is responsible for the overall strategy, design, implementation, management, and administration of Butler’s compensation programs.

The Director ensures that all programs are competitive and compliant and support the university’s strategic objectives and ensures policies are up-to-date and procedures and processes are streamlined and efficient.

The Director will be a strong advocate and keeper of company culture; will be responsible for building a strategy to strengthen the overall recruitment, diversity, and retention strategies to attract, retain and engage a high performing workforce.

The Director must represent the company mission and values in their strategic initiatives. This role will predominantly be based on campus, fostering direct interaction and collaboration within the university community.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Responsibilities

Leads the compensation function for the university. Establishes the strategic direction, sets goals, and leads projects for the function.

Core compensation functions include base pay administration for staff employees, evaluation of market trends, executive compensation, salary planning, updates of policies and procedures, and compliance with local and federal laws.

Coaches, counsels, and assists managers and others in understanding and applying compensation theory and practice, operating within the university guidelines.

Serves as an internal expert to the VP & CHRO on compensation matters. Provides training to managers, leaders, and others, when needed.

Leads compensation-related projects such as the development of total compensation statements, pay equity analysis, and compensation-related audits.

Provides leadership to a compensation manager.

• Reviews and stays on-top of employment laws and changes.
• Reviews business processes and identifies areas of improvement. Develops and designs new or revised processes, procedures, and tools, when needed, to ensure efficiency and streamlining of operations.
• Collaborates with other areas and leaders across the university to determine their needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Partners with vendors, consultants, industry experts, and users at other universities to bring forward ideas and implement best practices.

Partners with HRIS manager to leverage technology and implement solutions for administration of critical compensation.

Identifies gaps and needs and develops requirements for technology solutions. Works with technology partners (both internally and externally) to implement improved solutions.

Works on ad-hoc projects, as needed, by the HR department and the university.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 10-15 years of expertise in compensation with duties including but not limited to development of strategy, design, administration, compliance, and support.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing the work of others
• Advanced reporting proficiency to interpret, analyze and present data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, federal and local employment laws, and regulations
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, analytical, organizational, and consultative customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• Previous compensation experience in higher education strongly preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include :

• Paid Time Off and Holidays : 28 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)8 Paid HolidaysPaid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s DayPaid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement : 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance : Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employmentEmployees & spouses- undergraduate / graduate degreesDependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degreeCovers tuition only Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks : Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and facultyLinkedIn Learning CoursesFree premium subscription to the Calm AppFree subscription to the WSJ and NYTDiscount at the College BookstoreDiscount on select Athletic and Arts / Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges : Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.