Senior Compensation Analyst, Human Resources and Inclusive Community

Human Resources & Inclusive Community division is responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of services in support of the University’s mission, vision and strategies. HRIC is evolving from a traditional operational and service orientation into a highly effective strategic unit advancing the broader strategic initiatives of the University. This role serves as part of the University’s Human Resources & Inclusive Community team, reporting to the Director, Classification and Compensation.

About the Role

The Senior Compensation Analyst will be an innovative, collaborative leader that will contribute toward a comprehensive compensation philosophy, which advances the University’s objectives and embraces its unique and extraordinary culture. This position leads the development, implementation, and administration of the University’s staff compensation program.

Responsibilities

• Manages compensation functions, including survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, and associated analysis.
• Ensures that 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 level according to compensation guidelines and policy; makes classification/pay level determinations.
• Administers annual salary planning review process.
• Partners with University leadership and executives to ensure consistent administration of merit philosophy.
• Partners with University Budgeting office and other teams within HRIC to forecast impact of government regulations, changes in compensation practices, and new program proposals.
• Analyzes university compensation policies in relation to government wage and hour regulations, prevailing rates for similar jobs in comparable industries or geographic areas, and recommends changes as appropriate to establish and maintain competitive rates.
• Collaborates with HR Partners to promote talent management best practices including career laddering, job levelling, and succession planning.
• Develops and implements communication plan regarding University’s compensation philosophy including partnership with Marketing & Communications, maintaining Compensation website, etc.
• Manages compensation data to ensure accuracy and streamlines processes for effective administration of compensation programs.
• Partners with IT and HR Services to ensure/audit employee data is accurate and meets all federal and state legal requirements.
• In partnership with the Director, Classification and Compensation, designs and implements new programs, such as incentive plans.

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.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in conducting studies and preparing sound recommendations.
• Skill in addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner.
• Ability to provide a consultative approach to internal partners and advise on compensation best practices.
• Ability to design creative solutions to challenges within units and across the University and effectively communicate those in writing and verbally.
• Ability to independently perform a wide range of complex duties under general direction.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations.
• Ability to build rapport with employees and managers.
• Ability to work with inclusive populations, both internally and externally.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Some evening and weekend work hours.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
• 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 of time.
• 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. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial hybrid work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Pay

The salary rate for this position is $100,000. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including:

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