Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment in 1948 and today, as a result, is the worldwide leader in the industry. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in areas such as accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation. For six decades, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, giving us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is a division of Robert Half International, which was again named #1 in our industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For more information, visit us online at www.roberthalffinance.com or call 1.800.474.4253 today. (FORTUNE, March 17, 2008)

Job Overview
Company: Robert Half
Finance & Accounting
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: 60,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD /year
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: 1 512 478-6617
Email: Apply by Email
Fax: 1 512 478-4961
Ref ID: 04160-110832
Job Description

Robert Half Finance & Accounting has teamed up with a client based in North Austin for a Compensation Manager role. The Compensation Manager serves as the tactical and functional leader for the company. This position is responsible for leading compensation-related projects that ensure exempt, non-exempt and Driver pay remains competitive with the external market, creating and enforcing policies and procedures that ensure all compensation practices are consistent with applicable Federal and State laws and managing daily initiatives, questions and communications. The Manager works with the Director of Compensation and Benefits to create an overarching strategy and tactical plan to ensure that the company achieves its goals and properly uses its resources in the compensation arena as the company moves into the immediate future and beyond. Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the administration of direct compensation (executive, exempt and non-exempt cash compensation programs) for all business units including the processing, recording and reporting of compensation-related actions. Plans, develops and/or participates in area and industry surveys. Analyzes results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management. Plans, develops and implements new and revised compensation programs, policies and procedures in order to be responsive to the company's goals and competitive practices. Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revisions as well as new plans which are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends and company objectives. Coordinates implementation and provides guidance to corporate and division staff. Communicates approved compensation plan changes by preparing announcement material, e-mails, booklets and other media directed to company leadership, division/field leadership and Human Resources. Conducts meetings to communicate changes. Assures thorough audits, reports and personal contact that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations. Assures that existing and new compensation programs are adaptable to standardized computer and reporting systems. Provides advice to corporate and division staff on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluation including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs. Keeps apprised of federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations in order to ensure company compliance.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in business, HR, Accounting/Finance or other related field required 5 years of compensation or related experience required Experience with HRIS systems—especially PeopleSoft—in administering compensation programs strongly preferred Knowledge of Driver payroll programs and systems not required but would be favorably considered Leadership and supervisory experience required Knowledge of federal/state laws and government regulations as they apply to compensation base and incentive compensation required Strong mathematical and analysis skills required Strong computer skills needed to include an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, and teammates.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world’s first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world’s largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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