Senior HR Analyst - Compensation and Workforce Analytics

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin, through its Applied Research Laboratories, seeks a Senior HR Analyst focusing on compensation and workforce analytics at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. The role drives market analysis, HR data integrity, and reporting across HR systems including Workday.

The candidate will lead salary reviews, develop reports, and collaborate with ARL leadership to improve automation and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in human resources, communications, business, finance, math, statistics, MIS or related fields.
• At least five years of experience in compensation analysis or as an HRIS Analyst or HR Analytics lead.
• Experience in job market analysis and interpreting compensation trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to HR data and compensation.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially advanced Excel.
• Attention to detail with data integrity in large datasets.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze compensation data using analytical methods.
• Conduct in-depth job matching to market surveys and data preparation for submissions.
• Create charts and graphs to present market data insights.
• Support annual salary review processes and new hire salary recommendations.
• Assist with market reviews and compensation recommendations in response to market changes.
• Lead automation ideas for market matching and data reporting.
• Serve as HRIS liaison and coordinate HR database enhancements with MISS staff.
• Maintain HR Workforce Metrics including turnover and salary actions.
• Develop annual HR statistical reports and coordinate input with stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and QA across HR databases and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independent work

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/related)

CCP or SPHR certification

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

Excel

Workday

Python

VBA

Job description

Job Posting Title: Senior HR Analyst - Compensation and Workforce Analytics

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Seeking a candidate with a strong HR analysis background to be key contributor in the Applied Research Laboratories’ Human Resources office, focusing on the specialty areas of Compensation Analysis, HRIS, and HR Analytics. Applied Research Laboratories is a DoD University Affiliated Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin. We are located on the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin, and our Executive Director reports to the Vice President for Research. Through fundamental research, innovative science, and applied engineering, ARL:UT makes significant contributions in support of national security.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes compensation data using analytical and statistical methods.
• Conducts in depth job matching to market surveys.
• Prepares data for salary survey and compensation policy & practice survey submissions.
• Prepares charts and graphs to facilitate interpretation of market data results.
• Performs a key function in annual salary review process, as well as new hire salary reviews and recommendations.
• Assists with in-depth market reviews of categories of employees on an ongoing basis (at least annually) and participates in development of compensation recommendations in response to market changes.
• Contributes to the development of new ideas for more automation and streamlining of market matching.
• Primary HRIS liaison, to include coordination of ARL HR database enhancements with the ARL MISS staff.
• Liaison between HRS Manager and Assistant Director, HR Programs & Strategic Communications, and MISS programming staff.
• Attends meetings with MISS programming staff or other ITS staff as required.
• Primary Point of Contact for maintaining HR Workforce Metrics, such as turnover, salary and classification actions, and other HR metrics.
• Makes recommendations for and oversees the implementation of improvements to the underlying databases for this information, maintenance of the data and cross-referencing such data, especially as related to the ARL central HR database and Workday.
• Develops and prepares annual HR statistical reports and communicates those with HR leadership.
• Coordinates report inputs with all responsible parties.
• Primary quality assurance functions for all reviews, evaluation and auditing of data in internal HR database for accuracy and consistency, including content update, maintenance and review.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and system enhancements to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Makes recommendations for design of effective reporting from ARL HR databases.
• Supervises, mentors, and prioritizes workflow for Sr Administrative Associate whose duties include HR data entry, QA, and ensures data integrity; HR Workforce Metrics data entry and reporting; entry of compensation and market data into appropriate databases and subsequent reporting; managing the Lab-wide annual and probationary appraisal compliance, tracking, and entry process, to include communications with managers and ARL leadership; documenting workflow processes for HR staff reference; providing administrative and communications support to all members of the HRS team; administrative functions, file maintenance, purchasing, and equipment maintenance functions for the HR Strategies department.
• Serve as a leader on the ARL HR Strategies (HRS) team, including ARL HR administration, primary responsibility for HR records quality assurance and data updates related to HR policy compliance, HR metrics, salary analysis/planning, career progression and related departmental HR management strategic/development functions.
• Maintenance and enhancement of complex HR spreadsheets using advanced Excel techniques to increase automation and enhance functionality; includes VBA programming, macros, pivot tables, etc.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in human resources, communications, business, finance, math, statistics, MIS or other areas related to the functions of this position.
• At least five years of experience in compensation analysis or in a lead role as an HRIS Analyst or in HR Analytics.
• Experience and expertise in job market analysis.
• Excellent at communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and experience applying applicable federal and state regulations.
• Strong skills in MS Office with a proven ability to use Excel at an expert level.
• Evidence of meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to transition effectively between key responsibility areas.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate a balance of empathy with objectivity in difficult situations.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide multiple options for problem resolution.
• Ability to carefully intake a large amount of detailed information, in both verbal and written form, and utilize all important points for analysis and in responding to communications.
• Ability to deliver results with little supervision, and effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least seven years of senior-level experience in compensation analysis and administration at an organization with at least 1000 employees.
• Substantive experience in HRIS administration, HR or workforce analytics, HR reporting, data management, and auditing HR data, including leveraging technology and making recommendations to enhance automation and data integrity.
• Experience with job analysis, evaluation and classification, and advising managers with developing well-defined position descriptions.
• Experience developing and providing tools to managers and directors/leadership for effective compensation analysis and related communications.
• Experience supporting HR technology implementations or system upgrades.
• Experience gathering business requirements and supporting system testing.
• Experience as a manager.
• CCP and/or SPHR certification.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience programming in Python and/or VBA.
• Knowledge of and experience applying UT HR policies and procedures, especially those related to responsibilities of this position.
• Experience working in a research organization.
• Experience using Workday.
• General Notes
  An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

General Notes

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$90,000-$98,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
• Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and to maintain investigative procedures. Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) that require reporting of these critical events. All responsibilities of the Named, “For the location of the student and local reporting to the authority attesting requiring such that employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus security. Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus security policy and crime statistics Act (Clery it prohibits. 185 A (5) students have to right of security being to ensure all other, the new system needs special attention is in place that the and this is the last, the authority is nevertheless required. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world‑changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site.

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