Compensation Analyst

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support fair, consistent, and competitive compensation practices within a large academic medical center.

You will partner with Labor Relations, HR, and leadership to analyze wage structures, perform job evaluations, market benchmarking, and advise on offers and pay adjustments. The role emphasizes data analytics and collaboration to ensure equity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of compensation analysis experience.
• Knowledge of compensation practices and related laws including FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Labor Relations, HR, and leaders to address wage-related disputes and compensation matters.
• Support collective bargaining and contract administration through cost analyses and wage calculations.
• Perform job evaluations, classification reviews, and market benchmarking for equitable compensation decisions.
• Analyze impact of organizational changes on compensation and staffing adjustments.
• Provide guidance on salary offers and pay adjustments; ensure compliance and equity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Researching information

Compensation knowledge

Union environment experience

FLSA knowledge

General compensation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MarketPay

PeopleSoft

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Posted Date

10/28/2026

Salary Range: $88900.00 - 190300.00 Annually

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33327

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Join UCLA Health, a leading academic medical center dedicated to improving lives through exceptional patient care, research, and education. As a Compensation Analyst, you'll play an important role in supporting fair, consistent, and competitive compensation practices in a complex, highly unionized healthcare environment.

In this role, you will:

Partner with Labor Relations, HR, and organizational leaders to address wage-related disputes, job classifications, and compensation matters.

Support collective bargaining and contract administration through cost analyses, wage calculations, and preparation of documentation for negotiations and grievance proceedings.

Conduct job evaluations, classification reviews, salary analyses, and market benchmarking to support equitable compensation decisions.

Analyze the compensation impact of organizational changes, staffing adjustments, and proposed wage modifications.

Provide guidance on salary offers, pay adjustments, compensation policies, and union wage implementations.

Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform recommendations, and improve compensation practices.

Bring your analytical skills and collaborative approach to a mission-driven organization where supporting our workforce helps advance our commitment to improving patient lives.

The full salary range for this position is $88,900 to $190,300. The budgeted salary range the University reasonably expects to pay is approximately $100,000 to $150,000. Actual salary offers will be based on factors including qualifications, experience, and internal equity

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years experience in compensation analysis
• General knowledge of compensation practices and programs
• Understanding of compensation-related laws and regulations (federal, state, and local), including Fair Labor Standard Act
• Advanced Excel skills and advanced skill with MS Office Suite
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport with a wide variety of constituents, including clients, colleagues and all levels of management
• Skill in researching information and analyzing data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action required
• Healthcare industry experience highly desired
• MarketPay and PeopleSoft experience highly desired
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and in union environments preferred

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.