Admissions Compensation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Oversee the administration of Admissions incentive compensation programs, which includes plan assignments, employee setup, eligibility, and lifecycle modifications.

• Act as the main point of contact for all compensation-related inquiries.

• Investigate discrepancies and resolve payout issues in collaboration with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

• Execute audits, reconciliations, and data validations to ensure compensation accuracy, payroll readiness, and compliance.

• Manage the processes for bonus reviews and approvals.

• Monitor exceptions and work with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate payouts.

• Collaborate with Admissions, HR, Payroll, IT, and business teams for effective compensation administration and troubleshooting.

• Evaluate the impacts of organizational or system changes.

• Conduct root-cause analysis to address compensation issues.

• Suggest process improvements and assist in testing, validation, and ongoing enhancement of compensation processes and systems.

• Keep documentation, audit trails, and operational procedures up to date.

• Carry out other assigned duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with four years of experience in Admissions, Compensation/Benefits, or Human Resources, or a bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Familiarity or experience in supporting compensation, payroll, HR operations, business operations, data analysis, or similar functions.

• Proven ability to apply business rules and policies consistently within complex operational settings.

• Comprehensive understanding of incentive, commission, bonus, or variable compensation program management.

• Proficient in SQL for purposes of data analysis, audits, data integrations, information flow across business systems, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with HRIS, payroll, CRM, ERP, or compensation management systems.

• Background in supporting compensation or operations within Admissions, Sales, Enrollment, Recruiting, or other performance-driven organizations.

• Capability to complete tasks with minimal oversight.

• Skill in identifying straightforward problems and recommending effective solutions.

• Strong and effective communication skills with peers and stakeholders.

• Active listening abilities and empathy.

• Competence in participating in presentations or facilitating small group discussions.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in using productivity software and collaboration tools.

• Demonstrated initiative and accountability for assigned outcomes.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple projects occurring simultaneously.

• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to cultivate long-term relationships with stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to utilize computers and computer systems effectively.

• Capability to safely maneuver and/or ambulate when visiting company locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition waiver for the employee and their immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses after six months of employment.

• Competitive paid time off programs, including vacation, sick leave, and flexible leave options.

• 50% retirement matching on the first 6% of contributions after a 90-day period.

• Four weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Health, vision, and dental coverage available for employees and their dependents.

• Pet insurance offered through ASPCA.

• Eligibility for health plan enrollment beginning on the first of the month following one full month of employment.