Senior Director, University Compensation & Pay Strategy

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a senior leader in compensation to direct strategy, design, and governance for staff compensation across UR Medicine. You will align workforce priorities with a comprehensive compensation philosophy and partner with executive leadership to drive market competitiveness.

The role requires guiding a team, developing policy-compliant programs, and delivering results that support recruitment, retention, and financial sustainability within a large academic medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of progressive related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience leading compensation programs and advising senior leaders in a large, complex organization preferred.
• CCP or other compensation credentials upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development, implementation, and administration of staff compensation programs for the University of Rochester Medicine, aligning workforce and business priorities with the organization’s compensation philosophy, policies, and governance.
• Advises URochester Medicine leadership, providing strategic guidance and solutions that support recruitment, retention, market competitiveness, internal equity, and financial sustainability.
• Leads the compensation team supporting URochester Medicine and is accountable for service delivery, program effectiveness, and compliance with applicable compensation requirements.
• Partners with HR leadership to shape University-wide compensation initiatives and translate institutional strategy into effective programs and practices.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Job evaluation

Market pricing

Salary structures

Pay administration

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

7 years related experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a senior leader in compensation to direct strategy, design, and governance for staff compensation across UR Medicine. You will align workforce priorities with a comprehensive compensation philosophy and partner with executive leadership to drive market competitiveness.

The role requires guiding a team, developing policy-compliant programs, and delivering results that support recruitment, retention, and financial sustainability within a large academic medical