Senior Compensation Leader - Strategy & Analytics

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director, Compensation to provide strategic pay guidance, analyze market data, and recommend grades, titles, and FLSA status for new and revised roles across divisions.

You will gather job analysis information, benchmark positions, and help shape compensation policy while partnering with HRBPs and department leaders to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness in salary decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in compensation or related field.
• Experience with annual salary increase programs and equity reviews.
• Experience in a large academic or complex organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compensation consultation on pay decisions, policies, and guidelines.
• Conduct job evaluations to determine grade, title, and FLSA status with consistency.
• Develop compensation programs, tools, and training materials to support staff and managers.
• Collaborate with HR Partners and managers to align career progression and job descriptions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director, Compensation to provide strategic pay guidance, analyze market data, and recommend grades, titles, and FLSA status for new and revised roles across divisions.

You will gather job analysis information, benchmark positions, and help shape compensation policy while partnering with HRBPs and department leaders to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness in salary decisions.