Compensation Consultant

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Compensation Consultant to support the Compensation section of the Office of Human Resource Management. The role focuses on consulting, training, and market analysis for Academic, Professional, and Classified Civil Service jobs in the LSU system.

The position involves advising departments on classification and pay, developing training materials, and participating in market research and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ year of relevant compensation experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult on compensation and classification for positions.
• Assist in development and delivery of compensation training.
• Perform market research and benchmarking analyses.
• Support special compensation projects and Workday testing.

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Compensation ConsultantPosition Type:Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment:LSUAM FA - HRM - OO - Comp - Comp/Core Workday - Students (Halie Jean Jerkins (00048132))Work Location:0330 Thomas D. Boyd HallPay Grade:ProfessionalJob Description:Job Summary: The Compensation section of the Office of Human Resource Management is responsible for the revision, implementation and administration of Louisiana State University’s compensation plan including the classification and pay of over 5300 Academic, Professional and Classified Civil Service jobs.Job Responsibilities:40%- Compensation Consulting, Research & Analysis: Performs research, analysis, review and approval of Professional, Academic, and Classified positions and personnel actions including, but not limited to, requests to fill positions, appointments, title/duty changes, pay adjustments and issues, departmental reorganizations and layoff processes to ensure appropriate classification and equitable pay practices are performed in accordance with campus policy, as well as the Department of State Civil Service and LSU System permanent memoranda and guidelines. Serve as a compensation consultant, providing advisement and counsel to Departments/Colleges on classification and pay matters.30%- Training: Assists in the development, preparation and presentation of Compensation training curriculum and resources for internal and external users.Special Projects: Assists and ensures completion of special projects related to compensation and classification. Assists with developing resources surrounding projects. Assists with Workday testing as needed.20%- Market Analysis & Reporting: Assist in performing market research including national salary and benchmarking surveys, as well as local and regional market polling as needed. Assist in CUPA market data compiling and analysis. Assist in the research and evaluation of various internal reports to perform needs analysis for tracking and reporting and quality control purposes.10%- Other duties as assigned.Minimum Certifications: Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts and 3 references if applicable.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Halie Jerkins at 225-578-4341 or [e-mail] Needed:Preferred Skills:Posting Date:September 28, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 26, 2027Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.