Compensation and HRIS Specialist

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Compensation and HRIS Specialist is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of compensation and HRIS functions. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of HR data, optimizes HR systems, and manages competitive compensation programs that attract and retain top talent. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to leadership and partnering with various departments, including IT and Finance, to support overall business objectives. Based on business need, may be aligned to additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities
Compensation Administration

• Design, implement, and administer competitive compensation programs, including base salary, annual merit increase, discretionary compensation and annual union pay increases.
• Conduct market-based salary benchmarking and analysis using compensation survey data to ensure organization’s pay structures are competitive and equitable.
• Develop and maintain the organization’s job structure, including job levels, salary grades, and internal equity reviews. 
• Partner with business leadership/management, talent acquisition and HR to provide compensation guidance for job offers, promotions, and transfers.
• Analyze and monitor pay equity metrics to identify and address potential disparities across different employee groups.
• Ensure all compensation practices and programs are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Project point person for annual performance review cycles.  

• Oversee the daily operations, system administration and ongoing maintenance of the HRIS platform.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for the HRIS, handling system configuration, security administration, integrations, process documentation, and user access.
• Lead HRIS-related projects, such as system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, collaborating with IT and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of the employee data through regular audits and by establishing and enforcing data governance policies.  
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, escalating to vendors as needed. 
• Develop and provide training to HR staff and end-user on system functionality and New Process.
• Partner with finance/payroll to assist with resolving any issues or system interruptions and ensuring a timely resolution.

• Create and maintain custom reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights to HR and business leaders on compensation trends, turnover, workforce demographics.
• Leverage data from HRIS to conduct in-depth analysis and modeling that supports strategic workforce planning and other business initiatives.  
• Generate required compliance reports and other ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.

• Translate business need into technical requirements and system solutions, optimizing HR processes for greater efficiency and a better user experience.
• Point person for contracts and ensuring quality service delivery.
• Communicate complex information about compensation and HRIS changes to various stakeholders in a clear understandable way.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field required.
• A minimum of (3) years of demonstrated experience in compensation and HRIS.
• Demonstrated experience with a major HRIS platform, such as ADP.
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights to inform decision-making
• Advanced skills in spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and strong knowledge of HRIS configuration and reporting tools
• In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, labor laws, and HR practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees, management, and vendors.
• The ability to understand the broader business context and connect HR strategies to organizational goals.
• A strong sense of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred: A certification from world at work that demonstrates compensation fundamentals.
• Language: 
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, etc. 
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization. 
• Mathematical: 
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, turnover rates, retention rates, etc. 
• Reasoning: 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Physical: 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. 
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Work Environment: 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.