Compensation Analyst II: Pay Strategy & Equity

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Compensation Analyst 2 to support the university's compensation strategy by administering and analyzing compensation programs that promote talent acquisition, retention, employee engagement, and pay equity. This role will help develop, implement, and maintain compensation structures and job architectures to align with organizational objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience, with advanced Excel and HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• Seven years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
• Three years of professional experience in compensation, classification, human resources, finance, workforce analytics, or a related field, including experience conducting data analysis or compensation-related work.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support compensation programs, including base pay, salary structures, incentive programs, and other compensation initiatives.
• Conduct market pricing analyses and salary benchmarking; participate in compensation surveys and maintain survey submissions and analyses.
• Analyze compensation data and recommend salary offers, promotional increases, equity adjustments, classifications, salary grades, and other compensation actions based on market data and internal equity considerations.
• Conduct position audits and job evaluations using established job evaluation methodologies and compensation practices.
• Analyze job content and organizational structures to determine appropriate classifications and salary grades.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain job descriptions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards and job architecture.
• Partner with managers and human resources professionals to document essential duties, qualifications, position requirements, and current organizational needs.
• Advise managers and human resources stakeholders on compensation policies, pay practices, salary recommendations, and job classification matters.
• Communicate compensation guidelines, salary structures, and related information; assist in developing reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Research compensation trends, labor market conditions, and emerging practices to support compensation planning and program improvements.
• Assist with pay equity analyses and support initiatives that promote equitable compensation practices.
• Ensure compensation activities comply with university policies, applicable requirements, and budgetary guidelines.
• Prepare compensation reports, analyses, and workforce metrics for leadership review.
• Participate in compensation projects, process improvement initiatives, and human resources operational activities as assigned.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Market pricing

Data analysis

Job evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Finance/Statistics

Seven years of relevant education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Compensation Analyst 2 to support the university's compensation strategy by administering and analyzing compensation programs that promote talent acquisition, retention, employee engagement, and pay equity. This role will help develop, implement, and maintain compensation structures and job architectures to align with organizational objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience, with advanced Excel and HRIS