Compensation Analyst

About the role

The Compensation Analyst supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and projects within the University. This role assists with salary benchmarking, job audits, position placement, and compensation data analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with organizational policies and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and projects within the University.
• Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• Assists with salary benchmarking, job audits, position placement, and compensation data analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with organizational policies and market trends.
• Completes salary surveys, ensuring the integrity of compensation data, documenting processes and protocols, and serving as a key project member on compensation projects.
• Analyze data and assist with presentation to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as all applicable federal and state wage regulations.
• Develop the biennial salary roster for Board of Regents approval, including monitoring and reporting any compensation paid for faculty and staff that is in addition to the regular budgeted salary.
• Respond to inquiries related to compensation policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements: Two (2) years’ experience in a compensation and/or data analysis position, or a closely related field.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or analytics.
• Proven track record of initiative, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality when managing information.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• High attention to detail and data integrity.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, advanced in Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communications as well as good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications: Not specified

Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Pay

$50,878 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Schedule

Regular Full-Time