[Hiring] Compensation Associate @University of Chicago

Role Description

Reporting to the Compensation and Performance Management Manager, the Compensation Associate serves as a consultant to the broader HR Community throughout campus. Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance. Proven analytical and communication capabilities to enable the delivery of impactful and effective compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance.
• Performs various compensation audits.
• Participates in market data surveys.
• Expands and maintains market data portfolio and library.
• Contributes to the job evaluation process, including facilitating internal peer reviews and external competitive assessments.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as human resources, finance, or business administration.
• Previous experience in a decentralized environment.
• Demonstrated technology experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, such as vlookups, pivot tables, data visualization, etc.
• Workday experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to draw conclusions / solve problems.
• Project management skills and work and learn independently.
• Demonstrates high level of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Presentation, consultation, and group facilitation skills.

Working Conditions

• Remote work schedule.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References Contact Information (3) (preferred)

Job Family

• University Human Resources

Role Impact

• Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 37.5

Pay Rate Type

• Salary

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Pay Range

• $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.