Location: Golden, CO 

Hours: Full-time

Position Mission

Mission: Support world-class investment in our people through accurate, consistent, and service-oriented execution of FOCUS’ compensation programs and processes.

Role: The Compensation & Benefits Specialist leads the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs. The Specialist serves as a compensation resource for employees and managers, processes compensation changes, executes offer letters and incentive programs, maintains compensation systems and records, and supports recurring compensation cycles. Operating within the philosophy, processes, and procedures established by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, the Specialist exercises independent judgment on routine compensation matters, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and develops increasing expertise as a compensation advisor to organizational leaders.

Position Responsibilities

Compensation Administration & Execution

• Lead the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs and processes.
• Administer the Compensation Change Smartsheet workflow, including status tracking, documentation, follow-up, and confirmation of completed compensation changes.
• Process compensation changes through applicable HRIS forms and processes.
• Maintain Compensation Dashboards, Dynamic Views, and applicable manager access to compensation information.
• Maintain accurate compensation data, job classifications, and supporting documentation.

Compensation Consultation & Analysis

• Serve as a compensation resource for employees and managers.
• Educate managers on established compensation processes, procedures, and available compensation tools.
• Support managers in understanding pay bands, job ranges, compensation positioning, and applicable compensation practices.
• Support routine cost-of-labor calculations, job-posting compensation ranges/language, and other compensation analysis using established methodologies.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and cross-functional partners through responsive and accurate consultation.

Annual Compensation Cycles & Process Leadership

• Prepare compensation data, dashboards, forms, and supporting materials for leaders.
• Monitor submissions, deadlines, approvals, and completion of compensation changes.
• Support headcount and workforce-planning processes through compensation data and analysis.
• Assist the Compensation & Benefits Manager with maintenance and implementation of compensation processes and procedures.
• Recommend improvements to compensation workflows, tools, documentation, and employee/manager experience.

Offer Letter Administration

• Own the day-to-day offer letter administration process.
• Prepare and execute offer letters for new hires, internal transfers, and changes in hours.
• Review offer letters for accurate compensation and benefits language.
• Confirm required approvals prior to issuance.
• Send and execute offer letters through DocuSign or applicable platforms.
• Maintain offer letter templates, tracking, drafts, and final executed documentation.
• Ensure compensation associated with offer letters is accurately captured in compensation systems and communicated for execution.
• Provide general Compensation & Benefits support and appropriately route benefits-specific questions to the Benefits Specialist.
• Serve as backup support for routine benefits administration when necessary.
• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, Talent & Leadership Development, and other stakeholders.

Compliance & Process Reliability

• Ensure compensation transactions comply with established compensation philosophy, processes, procedures, and approval requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation supporting compensation decisions.
• Support compensation audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Protect confidential employee and compensation information.

Cultivate Divine Intimacy

• Pray in community, including scheduled department prayer time and DSC Divine Mercy Chaplet.
• Avail yourself of other spiritual opportunities in accordance with the Guidelines for Divine Intimacy at the DSC policy.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with others.
• Live out the moral life in Christ in accordance with the Oath of Fidelity and relevant policies.

Key Competencies

• Judgment & Decision Making
• Compensation Analysis
• Process Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative & Resourcefulness
• Consultation & Relationship Building
• Integrity & Trustworthiness
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Service Mindset
• Responsiveness
• Process Discipline
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Compensation & Benefits

For this role, we anticipate paying $48,000 - $65,000/year. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.

Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which we invite others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, we will invite you to engage in personal MPD efforts and fundraise on behalf of the FOCUS, although it will not be required.   

As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:

• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
• Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
• Integrity-based Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.