HR Specialist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an HR Specialist - Boca Raton, FL

Reports directly to a unit lead, director or upper-level administrator. Responsible for paraprofessional HCM classification and compensation processing to support and administer the University’s classification and compensation structures and strategies.

Job Expectations/Duties:

30%        A. Classification

• Provides consultation to departmental HR Partners, Business Managers, and Deans/Directors regarding position creation, design, titling, and classification. Review and evaluate position both within individual Schools/Colleges as well as in relation to the University and the higher education market for consistency in position titling and classification.
• Perform position reviews and analysis to determine appropriate position title based on the position or role’s expectations, duties, and skillsets required (and desired) and evaluate position duties to determine exempt and nonexempt status (per  Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations).
• Perform any/all of the applicable classification HCM tasks/steps, as required in the University’s ERP, Workday. This is inclusive of any/all requests from the University community, including the Essential Personnel business process (BP).

30%        B. Compensation

• Perform and conducts salary reviews and analyses for internal reviews for compensation studies, internal equity comparisons/reviews, market salary reviews, etc.
• Review any/all compensation change requests to ensure compliance to University Regulations. Provide direction and guidance to Schools/Colleges, Deans/Directors and Supervisors. “Compensation” in inclusive of:
  • FAU Regulation 5.016 - Employee Bonus Plans and related compensation (Work Performance, Recruitment, Retention, COM’s University Faculty Pay Plan, etc.)
  • Additional Assignment Compensation (FAU policy No. 702)
  • FAU Policy 7.5, Special Pay, Lum Sum/Bonuses, Pay Additives
  • Perqusites
• Perform any/all of the applicable compensation HCM tasks/steps, as required in the University’s ERP, Workday. This is inclusive of any/all requests from the University community.

20%        C. Classification and Compensation HCM Support

• Partners with the Workday Operations (WO) team and colleges/departments to review organizational structure change requests. Assists departments and colleges with Supervisory Organization requests.
• Assists in the development, testing, and maintenance of classification and compensation and related HCM data needs, including, but not limited to, HCM business processes (BPs), annual Smoke Tests, etc. Works with all HR units, Payroll, and Workday Operations (WO) to troubleshoot Classification and Compensation related issues.
• In collaboration with Employee Training and Development, facilitate Workday HCM training for Classification and Compensation and related business processes, as required or requested, to applicable audiences.
• As a valued member of the Classification and Compensation unit, assist in collecting and/or performing the required data to respond to salary surveys and position inquiries, including, but not limited to, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), College and University Professional Associate for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), American Association of University Professors (AAUP),  Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Department of Labor (DOL), and the State University System Board of Governors (BOG) and College and University Human Resources Executives group (CUHRE).
• Monitors various reports and follows up with HR Partners as necessary for HCM and related reports including, but not limited to: Costing Allocations, Compensation Plan End Dates, Current Worker Detail Report, Employee Compensation Audit, and Working Titles Discrepancy Report.

20%        D. Other Duties

• Assist in the review and update of any/all classification and compensation information on the HR webpages and related job aids to  ensure for accuracy and compliance.
• Stay abreast current HR developments in classification, compensation and related/applicable laws and regulations. Attend required trainings and conferences as delegated/assigned. Share ‘best practices” as learned.
• Perform self-service updates for your individual personnel HR record via Workday (i.e., absence/ sick leave entry, annual evaluation data entry, emergency contact information, W4 updates, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned. As a valued member of the University community, serve/participate in workgroups or special ad-hoc committees and/or project appointments.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Experience working in Human Resources or performing human resources functions in related roles is required for appointment.

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000 annually. Compensation based on experience. FLSA exempt full-time position.

College or Department:

Department of Human Resources

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Application Deadline:

2026-06-29

Special Instructions to Applicant:

**This vacancy announcement may close at any time without prior notice**
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WORK DAYS AND HOURS:
While normal working hours are during the regular work week, contingent upon HR activities or events, occasional evening and weekend hours will be expected at times. Additionally, occasional travel for work purposes including travel to other FAU locations will also be expected as need arise.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.