Senior Compensation Analyst, Human Resources and Inclusive Community

About the Role

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as part of the University’s Human Resources & Inclusive Community team, reporting to the Director, Classification and Compensation. This role leads the development, implementation, and administration of the University’s staff compensation program, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and adherence to the University’s compensation philosophy. The position operates as an internal consultant, providing analytical expertise and guidance on compensation policies to managers and other University constituents.

Responsibilities

• Manages compensation functions, including survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, and associated analysis.
• Ensures base pay and performance management programs remain competitive and conform to current compensation strategy.
• Conducts job analysis using quantitative and qualitative job evaluation methodology to determine appropriate salary levels and classification/pay level determinations.
• Administers the annual salary planning review process and partners with University leadership to ensure consistent administration of the merit philosophy.
• Partners with the University Budgeting office and other HRIC teams to forecast the impact of government regulations, changes in compensation practices, and new program proposals.
• Analyzes university compensation policies in relation to government wage and hour regulations and prevailing market rates, recommending changes to maintain competitive rates.
• Collaborates with HR Partners to promote talent management best practices, including career laddering, job leveling, and succession planning.
• Develops and implements a communication plan regarding the University’s compensation philosophy, including maintaining the Compensation website.
• Manages compensation data to ensure accuracy and streamlines processes for effective administration of compensation programs.
• Partners with IT and HR Services to audit employee data for accuracy and compliance with federal and state legal requirements.
• Designs and implements new compensation programs, such as incentive plans, in partnership with the Director, Classification and Compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as human resources, business administration, or finance. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• 3-5 years of recent, progressively responsible experience in the analysis, design, and/or administration of compensation programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.

Skills

Knowledge Of

• Human Resources principles and best practices in compensation, including job analysis/evaluation.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and/or statutes.
• Research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Employee relations principles and practices.
• Customer service principles.

Skill In

• Conducting research, analyzing information and data, and presenting findings in a concise format.
• Analyzing and interpreting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conducting studies and preparing sound recommendations.
• Addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner.

Ability To

• Provide a consultative approach to internal partners and advise on compensation best practices.
• Design creative solutions to challenges and communicate them effectively in writing and verbally.
• Independently perform a wide range of complex duties under general direction.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations.
• Build rapport with employees and managers.
• Work with inclusive populations, both internally and externally.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels.
• Some evening and weekend work hours.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work hours. This position is eligible for partial hybrid work under the University’s flexible work policy.

Pay

The salary rate for this position is $100,000. The University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition benefit.
• ECO pass.