Senior Compensation Analyst

Posting Number S05462P Position Title Senior Compensation Analyst Department Talent, Culture, & Engagement Location Arlington Job Family Human Resources Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Schedule is hybrid : 3 days in office, including every Wednesday.

Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $80,000. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Implements and administers compensation policies and programs, recommends solutions and alternative actions to resolve compensation related matters. Functions as a consultant to management with regard to compensation matters. Leads/coordinates compensation projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as a consultant to management by providing analysis and support on departmental reorganizations, job reclassifications, development of new job descriptions, and pay related decisions for new hires, promotions, market adjustments, and internal equity adjustments.

• Review departmental request for various compensation matters.

• Serves as a resource to Compensation Analyst during the reviews of reclassification requests and requests for new positions which includes gathering job analysis information, reviewing external market data, reviewing internal comparisons, and recommending grade/range, title, FLSA status and/or A&P status.

• Ensures internal equity and external competitiveness with all recommendations/decisions.

• Conducts special compensation studies and projects which may include internal equity reviews, special ad-hoc surveys, analyzing market trends, and developing recommendations.

• Manages salary compensation tool (Pay Factors) and maintain salary survey sources; participate in salary surveys.

• Functions as project lead on compensation projects which may include developing action plans and coordinating the work of others.

• Utilizes HR systems to perform various actions, including but not limited to, creating new job codes, updating pay grades, running reports and queries.

• Creates and delivers presentations and training on compensation related subjects.

• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting or a related degree and at least three (3) years of experience in a compensation role conducting market analysis, performing internal equity reviews, job analysis and building moderately complex spreadsheets or seven (7) years of equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert background in statistics and compensation.

• Experience with FLSA laws and regulations and basic employment law Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA).

• Excellent MS Excel skills and ability to build complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with PeopleSoft.

• PHR, SPHR and/or CCP a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and innovative skills.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to deliver results on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent skills in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in job description preparation, job evaluation, and market analysis.

• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA).

Other Requirements Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.