Compensation Associate

University of Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work schedule

Job summary

The University of Chicago Human Resources seeks a Compensation Associate to administer compensation policies and governance while serving as a consultant to campus HR. The role requires strong analytical and communication capabilities to deliver effective compensation programs.

The position includes participation in market data surveys and support for job evaluation processes, with a remote work option and a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work experience: less than 2 years in a related job discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance.
• Performs various compensation audits.
• Participates in market data surveys.
• Expands and maintains market data portfolio and library.
• Contributes to the job evaluation process, including internal peer reviews and external competitive assessments.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Professionalism

Presentation

Consultation

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, or business administration

College or university degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Department OPS HR - University Compensation and Performance

About the Department UChicago Human Resources is dedicated to building institutional capacity to advance the University’s mission in providing excellence in education, research and innovation. UChicago Compensation leads the design and implementation of broad-based compensation activities for University staff. We partner together with HR Community members to ensure pay decisions are externally competitive and internally equitable, promote pay for performance, and encourage fiscal responsibility.UChicago Compensation leads the design and implementation of broad-based compensation activities for University staff. We partner together with HR Community members to ensure pay decisions are externally competitive and internally equitable, promote pay for performance, and encourage fiscal responsibility.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Compensation and Performance Management Manager, the Compensation Associate serves as a consultant to the broader HR Community throughout campus. Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance. Proven analytical and communication capabilities to enable the delivery of impactful and effective compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance.
• Performs various compensation audits.
• Participates in market data surveys.
• Expands and maintains market data portfolio and library.
• Contributes to the job evaluation process, including facilitating internal peer reviews and external competitive assessments.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as human resources, finance, or business administration.

Experience: Previous experience in a decentralized environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge: Demonstrated technology experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, such as vlookups, pivot tables, data visualization, etc. Workday experience.

Preferred Competencies Customer service orientation and communication skills. Utilize critical thinking skills to draw conclusions / solve problems. Project management skills and work and learn independently. Demonstrates high level of professionalism and personal integrity. Presentation, consultation, and group facilitation skills.

Working Conditions

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Remote work schedule.

Job Family

University Human Resources Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits

Eligible Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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