Strategic Compensation & Analytics Leader

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Human Resources seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst who combines deep compensation expertise with strong analytical and executive communication skills. You will navigate complex structures, handle sensitive information, and translate data into practical recommendations for UF leaders.

Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources, you will lead enterprise compensation strategy, advise on executive compensation, conduct market benchmarking, and oversee annual merit

Qualifications

• Masters degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise compensation strategy: Develop and evaluate compensation philosophies, programs, salary structures, and practices that strengthen UF’s ability to compete for and retain exceptional talent.
• Advise on executive compensation: Provide sophisticated market analysis and strategic recommendations related to executive and senior leadership compensation, including recruitment, retention, market positioning, peer groups, and compensation practices.
• Turn data into strategy: Lead complex market benchmarking, financial modeling, compensation analytics, and workforce analyses, transforming data into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Lead university-wide salary initiatives: Guide the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of annual merit and salary increase programs in partnership with university leadership, Finance, HR, colleges, and administrative units.
• Help transform the future of compensation at UF: Provide strategic compensation leadership as the university transitions to Workday and identify opportunities to strengthen compensation programs through technology, analytics, automation, standardization, and improved governance.
• Lead through influence: Manage complex cross-functional initiatives and partner with external compensation consultants, survey organizations, and market data providers while providing strategic direction and expertise across organizational boundaries.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Executive compensation

Market benchmarking

Merit planning

Financial modelling

Advanced analytics

Executive consultation

Cross-functional leadership

Surveys & data

Higher education experience

Certifications CCP SHRM

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

The University of Florida Human Resources seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst who combines deep compensation expertise with strong analytical and executive communication skills. You will navigate complex structures, handle sensitive information, and translate data into practical recommendations for UF leaders.

Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources, you will lead enterprise compensation strategy, advise on executive compensation, conduct market benchmarking, and oversee annual merit