26540BR

　　Job Title:

　　Compensation Specialist-Remote

　　Location:

　　MD - Rockville

　　Job Description:

　　Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

　　Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

　　Job Summary

　　Westat has an immediate opening for a highly skilled Compensation Specialist to manage the compensation program for employees engaged in field-based roles. In this position you will use your proven analytical skills and strong organization and communication skills to collaborate with team members and internal clients. Your ability to navigate multiple tasks under tight deadlines will be essential for this role.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　• Review current compensation processes and recommend best practices to streamline the Field compensation process through automation and system integration.

　　• Determine pay ranges for Field job requisitions.

　　• Coordinate with Project staff and Field Directors to determine hourly pay, bonuses, and annual increases for field staff.

　　• Monitor and update Federal Government Service Contract Act (SCA) county rate changes monthly.

　　• Monitor the employee database and partner with Payroll to ensure employees are paid accurately.

　　• Collaborate with the Project staff and Payroll Department to resolve compensation-related issues.

　　• Generate data for cost analyses of rates and bonuses.

　　• Work with the Project staff and Payroll Department to comply with state final pay labor laws. Ensure compliance with all states.

　　• Train project staff on completing time and expense approver setups and review the setup before submitting to Payroll Department.

　　• Assists with writing specs for programmers and systems analysts to develop new systems and reports.

　　• Work closely with the Project, Recruiting, and HRIS teams with ongoing tasks/projects.

　　Basic Qualifications

　　• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　• Understanding of compensation practices and the knowledge and ability to interpret federal, state, and local labor laws.

　　• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• Experience in a Microsoft Office environment including advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).

　　• Possess strong analytical skills with experience conducting data analysis and working with large and complex data sets.

　　• Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA) rate schedule and laws required.

　　• Experience developing compensation reports.

　　Other Required Qualifications

　　• Demonstrated communication skills

　　• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients

　　• Organization skills, including time management ability

　　• Detail oriented

　　Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

　　Employee Stock Ownership Plan

　　401(k) Retirement Plan

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Vacation Leave (15 days per year)

　　Sick Leave (10 days per year)

　　Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)

　　Professional Development

　　Health Advocate

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Travel Accident Insurance

　　Medical Insurance

　　Dental Insurance

　　Vision Insurance

　　Short Term Disability Insurance

　　Long Term Disability Insurance

　　Life and AD&D Insurance

　　Critical Illness Insurance

　　Supplemental Life Insurance

　　Flexible Spending Account

　　Health Savings Account

　　This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

　　Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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　　Job ID:

　　26540BR

　　Career Area:

　　Administrative

　　Pay Range:

　　The anticipated salary range for this position is 80-95K and will be commensurate with experience.

　　Bonus Eligibility:

　　Yes