Senior Compensation Analyst — Data-Driven, Public Sector

University System of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of Georgia is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to provide analytical and operational support for systemwide job architecture, classification, and compensation activities. Based at the USG System Office in downtown Atlanta, the role supports standardized processes with data collection, market research, and reporting.

Expected hiring range is $70,000 to $88,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Five or more years of experience in compensation/HRS data analytics is required.
• Experience in a public sector or higher education setting is preferred.
• Experience with compensation tools Payscale and Salary.com is preferred.
• Familiarity with salary surveys (CUPA-HR, Mercer, WTW, Culpepper) is preferred.
• WorldatWork CCP certification is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with structured data and standardized processes.

Responsibilities

• Support systemwide job analysis and classification activities by reviewing job documentation and ensuring alignment with established standards.
• Collect, validate, and organize compensation and job data to support salary studies, market reviews, and reclassification efforts.
• Research and compile external labor market and salary survey data to support compensation benchmarking and analysis.
• Maintain accurate job architecture documentation, classification records, job description libraries, and compensation-related data files.
• Prepare compensation reports for internal review and reporting.
• Support the use, maintenance, and reporting of data in compensation tools and HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday).
• Respond to compensation-related inquiries by providing guidance on established processes and documentation requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/HRIS knowledge

Workday experience

Salary data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

WorldatWork CCP progress

Tools

Payscale

Salary.com

Advanced Excel

Workday

Job description

The University System of Georgia is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to provide analytical and operational support for systemwide job architecture, classification, and compensation activities. Based at the USG System Office in downtown Atlanta, the role supports standardized processes with data collection, market research, and reporting.

Expected hiring range is $70,000 to $88,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.