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Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.
At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits:
- Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
- Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
- Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
- Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
- Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie
If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.
Job summary
The compensation business partner engages in work related to the design, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs in support of the compensation philosophy. This role ensures that compensation programs support internal equity and are competitive in the external market.
At Platte River, the compensation business partner is a part of a forward-thinking, agile, human resources team that is keenly focused on its customer service role in the organization and the employee experience. This role allows for interaction at all levels of the organization and has the unique opportunity to continue building out Platte River’s updated compensation strategies. The compensation business partner engages in work related to the design, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs in support of the compensation philosophy. This role ensures that compensation programs support internal equity and are competitive in the external market. This role brings with it the opportunity to back up other HR functions, benefits and payroll, as well.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated core compensation knowledge and experience, the ability to be agile and flexible in an environment where we are building a compensation model that will sustain the organization through our resource diversification policy.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work. Remote or hybrid work is subject to Platte River approval; please indicate work state preference when applying. Platte River cannot employ hybrid or remote workers in California, New York, or Vermont.
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| Duties/Functions |
Essential Duties and Functions
- Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization
- Prepares and maintains job descriptions for each position in the organization; ensures job descriptions accurately reflect the work performed
- Benchmarks jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation practices
- Designs, implements, and manages a compensation program that supports a high-performance culture, aligns to the organization’s people strategies
- Administers compensation reviews to analyze market trends and make recommendations regarding changes to programs to ensure external competitiveness as well as internal equity
- Writes and updates compensation policies; advises on interpretation, application, and appropriate courses of action; maintains and ensures relevant compensation policies and practices
- Participates in discussions to link compensation to a total compensation strategy
- Benchmarks current practices with external trends to enhance total compensation strategy
- Provides consultation to management on compensation philosophy, programs, initiatives, and issues, and communicates effectively at all levels of the organization on compensation programs and related questions and issues
- Leads and serves as project manager for compensation related projects
- Responds to salary surveys and requests for compensation information
Other functions
- Completes wage budget reports, explains variances, and forecasts annual spend
- Manages and performs compensation tasks in HRIS
- Functions as backup to total rewards administrator and payroll specialist
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory controls
This position has no supervisory or lead role responsibilities
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| Skills, Education & Other |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods with ability to analyze and synthesize complex information
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment law as it relates to compensation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of HR functions and processes
- Accomplished and proven critical thinking over organization-wide issues, analytical thought process and business acumen
- Ability to effectively summarize and communicate compensation issues, complex problems, and analytics, both orally and in writing to peers, management, and executives
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively cross functionally at all levels of staff including peers, management, and executives
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong mathematics, accounting, or business statistics acumen
- Ability to work independently and to exercise reasonable judgement in decision making
- Strong customer service approach
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
- Project management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
Preferred:
- Experience with Ceridian’s Dayforce HRIS
Education and licenses
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, management or related field from an accredited college or university or 3-6 years of equivalent and related experience
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy
Required work experience
- Minimum of three years in a compensation role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred certifications
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- Professional HR certification like SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Physical demands
Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
Hazards
Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident
Work environment
Exposure to routine office noise and equipment
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