Jr HR Compensation Analyst

About the position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support its Compensation Program. This role involves applying evaluation techniques, analyzing jobs, updating job descriptions, and compiling wage and salary data. The analyst will monitor compliance issues and respond to departmental compensation needs, contributing to special projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supports the University's Compensation Program by applying program philosophy and evaluation techniques.
• Analyzes jobs, updates job descriptions, and compiles and analyzes wage and salary data.
• Assists in job reviews, grade evaluations, and special projects and initiatives.
• Monitors, assesses, and reconciles compensation-related compliance issues.
• Reviews and responds to departmental compensation needs and issues.
• Performs basic job studies, including assessment of organizational structures, classifications, and salaries.
• Analyzes proposed job and personnel actions for compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and edits descriptions for new and revised positions.
• Consults with Compensation Analysts to review descriptions for adequacy and advises on needed corrections.
• Participates in the administration of job studies and special projects.
• Reviews existing and proposed statutory requirements governing compensation administration.
• Collects and analyzes annual and other salary and wage rate surveys comparing the University's rates with comparable employers.
• Prepares reports, charts, and graphs summarizing data.
• Conducts audits to ascertain compliance with University policies and federal and state labor laws.
• Makes recommendations to resolve and coordinates reconciliation of potential compliance issues.
• Participates in University compliance programs and initiatives for compensation-related federal and state labor laws.
• Provides recommendations on compensation actions and monitors actions for compliance within established guidelines.
• Assesses current policies, procedures, and guidelines and recommends additions and/or revisions as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience in human resources administration
• Experience in human resources compensation program administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of HR laws, principles, practices, and trends
• Basic knowledge of research methods and data analysis techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use a personal computer and related hardware and software for communication, information, data and record management, and reporting
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply laws and policies
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information & data and present findings and recommendations in a concise format
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with people across diverse backgrounds and cultures