Purpose

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Our faculty and staff are positively engaged in contributing to the university's vision to be the premier independent university of the Pacific Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society. Seattle University is the most racially and culturally diverse, the most genuinely urban, and the largest multidisciplinary independent university of the Northwest. Utilizing these three assets for the education of our students and the service of society presents opportunities unique to Seattle University.
As a vital component of the Human Resource Department's mission to serve as a trusted resource and partner with the campus community to achieve the university's goals, the Compensation & Benefits Director, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, will be responsible for the design and administration of competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefit programs designed to support and enhance the experience of the university's faculty and staff. In addition this position will have responsibility for HR Information Systems (HRIS), metrics and reporting. This position provides leadership and direction to a team of 3 professional level staff.

Essential Functions

The Compensation and Benefits Director will work with the University community to design (redesign) programs that are aligned with the strategic plan and values of Seattle University. The position's impact will span the faculty and staff community and will significantly influence recruiting and retention capabilities. Specifically the Compensation & Benefits Director will:

Marginal Functions

Provide benefits oversight to the Faculty Services Department. Tuition remission programs including:

Minimum Qualifications

Prefered Qualifications

Salary

Salary will be discussed during the interview process and is commensurate with qualifications.  

Excellent Benefits Package

Our excellent benefits package currently includes: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% paid for employee after 1st full month, subsidized for dependents; Generous retirement plan: 10% of salary contributed by University (after 1 year); vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays plus Christmas week off; Transportation pass 75% paid; Automatic payroll deposit; Library privileges for employees; University fitness facilities free for employees and immediate family; S.U. tuition for employees and dependents administered in accordance with University policies.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at: https://jobs.seattleu.edu Applicants are also required to attach an electronic cover letter and resume when applying.
Persons who need assistance with the recruitment process may contact the Office of Human Resources at: 206-296-5870.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University's Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University's Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Officer.
Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three individuals responsible for coordinating the University's Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact any one of the following Title IX coordinators:
Gerald Huffman Assistant Vice President for Human Resources University Services Building 107 (206) 296-5869 huffmaje@seattleu.edu
Dr. Michele Murray Associate Vice President of Student Development 140B (206) 296-6066 mmurray@seattleu.edu
Dr. Jacquelyn Miller Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Administration 104 (206) 296-5446 jcmiller@seattleu.edu
Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.