Strategic Compensation Consultant

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond seeks a Compensation Consultant to support the university's compensation program, including job evaluation, market pricing, and internal equity analyses. The role partners with the Director of Compensation and HR stakeholders to guide salary administration, surveys, and merit initiatives.

The position will analyze data, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and provide strategic compensation insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of compensation experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compensation practices and applicable laws.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient with HRIS and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with accuracy.
• Workday experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, designs, and maintains compensation programs and classifications.
• Performs job analysis, evaluation, and FLSA determinations.
• Provides compensation consultation on hiring, promotions, and reorganizations using market data and internal equity.
• Conducts market pricing, benchmarking, and survey analyses to assess competitiveness and risks.
• Supports annual salary and merit processes with data validation, modeling, and budgeting.
• Develops compensation metrics and reports for HR leadership, identifying trends and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

University of Richmond seeks a Compensation Consultant to support the university's compensation program, including job evaluation, market pricing, and internal equity analyses. The role partners with the Director of Compensation and HR stakeholders to guide salary administration, surveys, and merit initiatives.

The position will analyze data, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and provide strategic compensation insights to leadership.