First Student Jobs

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Major Responsibilities

• Conducts market studies and internal job reviews. Determines job market value and grade and prepares employee salary recommendations. Determines exemption status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Coordinates salary administration program, for example: maintains job codes/titles in HR system; maintains job description files; conducts federal/state minimum wage reviews; prepares/delivers compensation or HR-related training.

• Completes salary surveys and salary planning surveys in support of the market data required for job/market studies.

• Updates and maintains job and employee data in PayFactors compensation system. Identifies job matches and prepares recommendations. Works toward goal of 100% survey matches to all salaried and office hourly positions in all companies, U.S. and Canada.

• Coordinates and administers the annual Performance, Development & Merit Increase processes.

• Administers incentive plan payouts (e.g., Annual Incentive Plan)

• Identifies process-related efficiencies to ensure maximum productivity and accuracy. Maintains up-to-date desk procedures and develops new procedures as appropriate. May lead and/or support various projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Maintains company organization charts and performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelors Degree in HR or Business or related degree and/or experience required

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Technology

• Must have strong overall computing capability, including Excel, internet, and importing and exporting files. Mid-level experience required for MSWord and PowerPoint.

• Skills

• Ability to develop and analyze processes, identify and correct inefficiencies and develop procedures

• Communication Skills and the ability to work effectively with Department Heads, peers and employees at all levels

• Ability to manage time and priorities and meet project deadlines

• General Office Skills

• Experience

• (1-3 Years) Application of various compensation principles, laws and regulations

• (1-3 Years) Analysis of large volumes of data and situations; developing alternatives and presenting results of analyses

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements:

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.

• Working Conditions:

• Office with heating and cooling 95% of the time

• Travel:

• Minimal travel, local trips, not requiring overnight stay by air, bus or auto

• Minimal domestic trips, requiring overnight stay by air, bus or auto

First for a Reason

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .