A partner for excellence in the workplace? At Cascade Employers Association, that’s
what we’re all about and why great employers seek us out. Join our team of exceptional
Human Resource professionals who give employers support, guidance, tools, resources
and (most important) the confidence to take HR to the next level. As a Research and
Compensation Specialist, you will focus on a growing part of our business and an area
of HR that is undergoing change and transformation. You probably already know that
this area of HR is part science, part art, and that’s what makes it fun and interesting.
One day you might be working with a small professional service firm with 20 employees
that needs help determining its compensation philosophy and basic structure and the
next day you will be working on a total compensation assessment for a company with
200+ employees. Another day you might be sifting through survey data and creating
customized survey reports.
Here’s what we have:
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Variety. With over 400 organizations that we support, there is always something
interesting happening and new to learn.
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Flexibility. Our environment allows you to maximize the use of your time while making
sure our members have our full support and attention.
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A customer service oriented culture. We work hard to make sure HR isn’t the thing
keeping our members up at night.
 Opportunity to learn and grow. There is never a day without an opportunity to
learn and develop professionally and personally.
Here’s what you have:
 A love for data, details and analysis. Just because you love data and analysis
doesn’t mean you don’t love working with people, too.
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Real-world compensation analysis experience. You have an understanding of how to
use and apply market pay surveys and data.
 Spreadsheets and charts charge your batteries. You probably have some tools
and models you’ve developed to interpret and analyze data.
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Appreciation for working independently when needed and a high sense of responsibility
and responsiveness.
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You seek out input from co-workers to bounce off ideas and work through challenges.
You love to learn and seek out opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it to
make sure we continue to deliver top-notch services.
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When people might not know what questions to ask, or what to do you’re more than
happy to let them lean on you for guidance.
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The ability to deliver a Member experience that leaves them feeling supported and
confident.
Responsibilities of our Research and Compensation Specialist include:
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Develops, manages and administers Cascade’s regional and national market pay and
benefits surveys and regularly promotes survey participation.
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Screens and edits survey data from participants to assure accuracy, completeness, and
validity.
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Manages established survey schedules to ensure on-time deployment and distribution of
survey reports.
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Under limited supervision, performs pay assessment consulting services to help
members determine the competitiveness of their pay practices and support continuing
alignment with their mission and goals.
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Utilizing various sources, develops market based pay structures, summarizing
relationships between organization and market pay practices.
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Responds to requests for information, support, guidance, tools and/or resources for
various aspects of HR including compliance, employee relations, performance
management, and policy review and development.
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Develops and maintains business relationships with member and non-member companies
to maximize the level and quality of service delivered. Promotes Association membership
to non-members as appropriate.
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Continual collaboration with our team to make sure we exceed the expectations of our
Members and each other.
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Actively contributes to current methods of knowledge development for members and
non-members on pay and benefit surveys, compensation trends and HR related
information including writing articles and alerts, blogs, developing and if necessary
delivering webinars, social media content, digital updates and other trainings if needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on, statistics, research,
business management or other similar field.
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Typically requires at least two years of experience as a compensation analyst or similar
position, which included compensation related duties. One to two years of HR
Generalist experience preferred, but not required.
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Strong communication (both verbal and written) are required in order to work effectively
with all levels in an organization and in a variety of industries.
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Attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple on-going projects are
required to assure service and product credibility and quality.
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PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required. CCP desired.
As the primary data analysis tool, you must be highly proficient in Excel. You must also
be highly proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package including generous
paid time off, volunteer time off, professional development opportunities and flexible schedules,
just to name a few.
Please email a cover letter, resume and target compensation range to
cklosterman@cascadeemployers.com. In your cover letter, please tell me why you think you
are a perfect match for us and us for you. Cascade Employers Association is an equal
opportunity employer.