Compensation Analyst 2, UC Human Resources

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Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among

the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more

than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000

living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research

prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the

most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum

has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation

District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the

country with students earning $94 million annually through paid

experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big

12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic

impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,

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to student success and positively transforming the community

through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an

impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are

key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

UC HR is searching for a Compensation Analyst 2 to support the

university's compensation strategy by administering and analyzing

compensation programs that promote talent acquisition, retention,

employee engagement, and pay equity. This role will assist in the

development, implementation, and maintenance of compensation

structures, job architecture frameworks, and salary administration

practices that support organizational objectives and workforce

planning.

Essential Functions

• Administer and support compensation programs, including base

pay, salary structures, incentive programs, and other compensation

initiatives.

• Conduct market pricing analyses and salary benchmarking;

participate in compensation surveys and maintain survey submissions

and analyses.

• Analyze compensation data and recommend salary offers,

promotional increases, equity adjustments, classifications, salary

grades, and other compensation actions based on market data and

internal equity considerations.

• Conduct position audits and job evaluations using established

job evaluation methodologies and compensation practices.

• Analyze job content and organizational structures to determine

appropriate classifications and salary grades.

• Develop, review, revise, and maintain job descriptions to

ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational

standards and job architecture.

• Partner with managers and human resources professionals to

document essential duties, qualifications, position requirements,

and current organizational needs.

• Advise managers and human resources stakeholders on

compensation policies, pay practices, salary recommendations, and

job classification matters.

• Communicate compensation guidelines, salary structures, and

related information; assist in developing reports, presentations,

and recommendations.

• Research compensation trends, labor market conditions, and

emerging practices to support compensation planning and program

improvements.

• Assist with pay equity analyses and support initiatives that

promote equitable compensation practices.

• Ensure compensation activities comply with university policies,

applicable requirements, and budgetary guidelines.

• Prepare compensation reports, analyses, and workforce metrics

for leadership review.

• Participate in compensation projects, process improvement

initiatives, and human resources operational activities as

assigned.

• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job

description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,

Finance, Statistics, or a related field.

• Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other

specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience

requirements.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of professional experience in compensation,

classification, human resources, finance, workforce analytics, or a

related field, including experience conducting data analysis or

compensation-related work

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration,

job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, salary surveys, and

data analysis techniques.

• Experience conducting pay equity studies or supporting

compensation program design, experience with compensation survey

and market-pricing systems.

• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and human resources

information systems.

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or other complex

organization.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to

support your well-being, financial security, and work-life

balance. (UC

Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE

status. Highlights include

Comprehensive Tuition

Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible

dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and

graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security

(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension

plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with

UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off

policy, including

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off

(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,

please visit our Careers

Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,

you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment

eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of

identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9

employment verification process. Click here

for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must

create a profile and submit a complete job application through the

UC applicant portal. We

are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via

other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to

request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR

at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace

where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected

Veterans.

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