Compensation Analyst

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Position Title: Compensation Analyst

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Compensation Analyst II (Inst)

Job Duties: Reporting to the Compensation Manager, this role is responsible for supporting compensation and classification activities through consultation, reporting, and analysis. The position reviews and approves compensation and classification requests; maintains classification policies, procedures, and programs; participates in compensation surveys and market-pricing activities; and leverages HR and compensation data to support decision-making, compliance activities, and alignment with divisional and institutional goals.

The role also serves as a resource for HR and workforce reporting, preparing recurring and ad hoc reports, metrics, and analyses for institutional and regulatory reporting needs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Compensation Services & Support

• Conduct analysis and provide consultation regarding compensation issues and program direction, and ensure compensation policies and procedures are maintained and aligned with industry best practices and organizational vision.
• Participate in salary surveys and conduct classification and compensation studies of market data, review current practices, and recommend improvements to leadership to align with strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Create and revise standard job descriptions in alignment with the established organizational structure and approved methodology.
• Serve as a liaison to human resources staff providing organizational information, reviewing and analyzing data, and recommending solutions for routine pay scenarios in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws.
• Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of strategic compensation and classification initiatives and objectives.
• Work on the regular maintenance of the compensation program, taking initiative to evaluate its effectiveness, achievement of goals, budgetary aspects, etc., and recommend improvements to leadership where necessary.

Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools to disseminate Human Resources (HR), compensation, and compliance-related statistical reports and information.
• Utilize data reporting tools to retrieve, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations.
• Analyze and interpret data to provide insights to support business decisions.
• Serve as liaison and contact for internal and external stakeholders for HR-related reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics.
• Take initiative to audit data and propose solutions.

Membership Management & other duties as assigned

• Manage membership participation for UWSA and other institutions for organizations like MarketPay, CUPAHR, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Department: The Office of Human Resources provides leadership, policy development, guidance, and functional expertise to sustain and engage a talented, diverse workforce in one of the nation’s premier higher education systems. We are a trusted partner that values diversity, promotes equity, nurtures resilience, and considers the impact of decisions on our greatest resource: people. We model integrity and high ethical standards as we engage in strategic partnerships that advance the greater mission of the Universities of Wisconsin.

Compensation

The Compensation Reporting Analyst (official title: Compensation Analyst) is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $63,000 - $75,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, human resources, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, validate, and interpret HR or compensation-related data and present findings in a clear and actionable manner
• Experience working with HRIS or compensation systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating recurring reports, dashboards, and/or data visualizations to support HR, compensation, or compliance activities; experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) is a plus
• Experience reviewing and validating large data sets for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with HR policies and business processes
• Experience supporting compensation and classification, including job evaluation, market pricing, salary administration, or compensation consultation
• Previous experience using MarketPay (or similar market-pricing platform) for job benchmarking and market pricing analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact with employees and leaders at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and data analysis techniques used to validate, interpret, and report HR and compensation data.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to provide compensation consultation, reporting, and analytical support to Universities of Wisconsin Administration and UW institutions
• Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures
• Knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation principles, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to validate and interpret HR data, identify trends, and communicate findings to diverse audiences
• Ability to interpret and apply compensation and classification policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently
• Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin employee classifications, compensation structures, and HR business processes Work Location: The business office is located at 780 Regent Street in Madison, WI. Hybrid work options may be available, with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.