Compensation Analyst II: Data-Driven Pay & Compliance

University of Rochester; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Compensation professional to administer the compensation program, analyze jobs, update descriptions, and compile wage data. You will work with HR partners to ensure compliance with policies and federal/state laws in a collaborative, 40-hour week in Brighton, NY.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR and 2+ years in compensation. Strong analytical, communication, and data skills are essential, with a commitment to fair and equitable pay practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in human resources administration required.
• 1 year of experience in human resources compensation program administration preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HR laws, principles, practices, and trends required.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Administers the University's Compensation Program by applying program philosophy and evaluation techniques, including analyzing jobs, updating job descriptions, compiling and analyzing wage and salary data and assisting in complex job reviews, grade evaluations and special projects and initiatives.
• Monitors, assesses and reconciles compensation-related compliance issues.
• Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners to review and respond to departmental compensation needs and issues.
• Performs job studies, including assessment of organizational structures, classifications and salaries.
• Analyzes proposed job and personnel actions for compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Evaluates, analyzes and edits descriptions for new and revised positions.
• Consults with HRBPs to review descriptions for adequacy and advises on needed corrections.
• Participates in the administration of complex job studies and special projects.
• Collects and analyzes annual and other salary and wage rate surveys, comparing the University’s rates and relevant data with comparable employers.
• Prepares reports, charts and graphs summarizing data.
• Responds to surveys for salary, wage and other policies, practices and statistics.

Skills

HR data analysis

Policy compliance

Effective communication

HR information systems

Legal knowledge of HR laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Compensation professional to administer the compensation program, analyze jobs, update descriptions, and compile wage data. You will work with HR partners to ensure compliance with policies and federal/state laws in a collaborative, 40-hour week in Brighton, NY.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR and 2+ years in compensation. Strong analytical, communication, and data skills are essential, with a commitment to fair and equitable pay practices