Compensation Analyst

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Compensation Analyst is responsible for compensation and classification analysis, program administration, and consulting for campus or systemwide units. The position conducts job classification reviews, salary analyses, market benchmarking, and provides recommendations to leadership and client departments to ensure compliant compensation practices. This role collaborates with Human Resources partners, campus leadership, and the UC Office of the President to ensure compliance with policy and data integrity across UCPath and HR systems. Assist Compensation Consultants with program administration and wage implementations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of compensation or classification experience, preferably in higher education or public sector environments.
• Proficiency in compensation and job evaluation practices and systems; experienced in applicable wage and hour laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and explain laws, policies, procedures and guidelines to campus departments and employees.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and oral presentation abilities.
• Knowledge of salary survey methodologies and market analysis.
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when faced with changes in workload and assignment, demanding deadlines, competing requirements and heavy workload.
• Skill in running and preparing ad-hoc reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and collaboration skills to work with a variety of clients, employees and colleagues.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and provide solutions to problems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Demonstrates high data quality in HRIS inputs and reporting; completes regular program administration tasks (e.g., merit/equity cycles) with minimal rework.

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.