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. 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
Position Summary
This position leads the development, implementation, and administration of
the University's staff compensation program. The Senior Compensation Analyst
is responsible for and manages all job evaluation activities to ensure
internal equity, external competitiveness, while adhering to the
University's over-arching compensation philosophy. Further, this role
operates as a internal consultant, providing analytical expertise,
guidance, and interpretation of compensation policies to managers and other
University constituents. The Senior Compensation Analyst collaborates with the
Director, Classification and Compensation on project planning components
relating to compensation program revision, development, and/or re-design.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Expert in market pay practices. Conducts job analysis using quantitative and
qualitative job evaluation methodology to determine appropriate salary level
according to compensation guidelines and policy and 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, i.e., incentive plans, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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;
Addressin difficult situations in a constructive manner;
Ability to:
Provide a consultative approach to internal partners and advise on
compensation best practices as appropriate in individual situations;
- Design creative solutions to challenges within units and across the
University and effectively communicate those 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 diverse populations, both internally and externally
Required Qualifications
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
Recent job design and/or salary structure experience
Working Environment
Standard Office Environment
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
Physical Activities