Compensation Analyst - HR Compensation

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a compensation professional to provide specialized guidance and support for compensation operations. You will communicate and guide on compensation services, initiatives, and programs to HR consultants and customers, and participate in managing daily compensation activities including policy development and implementation.

The role involves evaluating jobs using point factor and market pricing, ensuring internal equity and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 3 years of compensation or HR experience.
• Experience with compensation processes, policies, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Classified and A&P jobs using Point Factor and Market Pricing methodology.
• Analyzes job descriptions for FLSA exemption status, internal equity, and external competitiveness against salary survey data.
• Reviews salary ranges and maintains records on the validity of the evaluations.
• Prepares cost analysis associated with pay adjustments or pay program initiatives.
• Administers merit and short-term incentive programs.
• Provides advice and guidance to department consultants regarding compensation initiatives.
• Participates in annual review of pay practices and external market data trends and development of compensation recommendations.
• Participates in salary surveys and supports Comp Analyst market pricing tool.
• Assists in development and implementation of compensation programs.
• Coordinates special projects and leads in identifying and resolving compensation issues.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft Core HR

PeopleSoft Query

PeopleSoft ePerformance

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, and 3 years of Compensation or Human Resources experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, and 3 years of Compensation or Human Resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare and/or executive compensation experience.
• Expert functional user experience in one of the following PeopleSoft 9.1. Components Desired: Core HR, Query, and ePerformance.

Job Summary

Provides specialized guidance and support of compensation-related operations. Communicates and provides guidance on compensation services, initiatives, and programs to HR consultants and customers. Participates in the management of daily compensation activities, including the development, implementation, and administration of compensation policies, programs, and practices.

Job Duties

• Evaluates Classified and A&P jobs using Point Factor and Market Pricing methodology.
• Analyzes job descriptions for FLSA exemption status, internal equity, and external competitiveness against salary survey data.
• Reviews salary ranges and maintains records on the validity of the evaluations.
• Prepares cost analysis associated with pay adjustments or pay program initiatives.
• Administers merit and short-term incentive programs.
• Provides advice and guidance to department consultants regarding compensation initiatives.
• Participates in the annual review of pay practices and trends of external market data and participates in the development of compensation recommendations in response to market changes.
• Participates in salary surveys and supports and maintains Comp Analyst market pricing tool.
• Assists in the development and implementation of compensation programs.
• Coordinates special projects and provides leadership in identifying and resolving compensation, issues.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

• Knowledge of relevant laws/statutes impacting employee compensation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Understanding of the customers business and current issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work.
• Professionalism.
• Teamwork.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

The individual must be readily available to travel to attend meetings and other work-related in-person activities as needed. Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and also as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0139 - Administration Bldg

Job

Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026, 8:43:27 AM