About The Role

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for preparing position descriptions, maintaining the organizational structure and salary schedule, and performing in-depth job analysis, including research, interpretation, and assessment of jobs and market information.

What a day of a Classification and Compensation Specialist looks like

Conducts position evaluations, job audits, job classifications, and pay equity reviews. Ensures compliance with regulations and labor and employment laws.
Collaborates with managers and leadership teams in analyzing and reviewing job classification and reclassification requests. Ensures quality control of the job classification process for both existing positions and newly created positions, performing job audits as appropriate.
Researches competitive compensation practices in the job market and conducts position benchmark analyses.
Develops and writes job descriptions to accurately describe job content. Conducts desk audits to determine the appropriate information to use in preparing or editing job descriptions.
Reviews and processes classification and compensation requests in the system providing guidance to employees as needed. Tests classification and compensation processes in the system.
Participates in third-party and custom salary surveys to identify and track the relevant labor market. Contributes to various other compensation activities, including completing ad hoc job evaluation and market data requests.
Analyzes and evaluates positions and conducts audits for assessment of proper classification and assignment of salary grades and title recommendations.
Maintains the organizational structure and job profiles within the system. Maintains salary schedule document, incorporating approved changes, additions, or deletions.
Reviews proposed salary increases and employment offers and provides feedback based on analysis of the labor market and internal parity.
Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings, and professional association events outside of college locations, as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience in human resources, OR Associate’s degree and three years of related experience in human resources

Knowledge of

Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
Human resource management concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents

Skilled in

Advanced level Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
Strategic thinking, including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results, and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context

Ability to

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
Successfully manage deadlines for projects and multiple competing tasks and priorities
Exercise independent judgment and discretion utilizing company policies and principles yet knowing when to escalate
Take initiative and be a self-starter, manage projects, determine priorities and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
Express and present complex concepts and information in a manner easily understood by others

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study
Classification and compensation experience
Experience within an educational environment
Workday experience

Knowledge of

FLSA and DOL regulatory and compliance requirements, and a thorough understanding of compensation practices and trends

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or similar certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - Daily
Sit for extended periods of time. - Hourly
Stand for extended periods of time. - Occasionally
Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers. - Hourly
Use of video display terminal. - Hourly
Interaction with general public. - Occasionally
Communicate information verbally. - Hourly
Communicate information in writing. - Hourly
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Hourly
Proofread and check documents for accuracy. - Hourly

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $23.51/hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of September 21, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
Retirement Investments : State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.
An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.