Compensation Analyst 3

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Compensation Analyst consults with and supports UCSF leaders, independently handling assigned departments’ compensation administration, program review and execution, presentations and trainings, resource needs, guidelines, and communication materials. The role applies compensation expertise to help UCSF attract and retain talent and administers compensation practices within University of California system-wide policies.

The analyst supports department structures, job classification, salary and equity guidelines, at-risk plans, market data analysis, and job design. The role also contributes to compensation program administration, HR and compensation systems implementation and upgrades, salary surveys, training, and continuous improvement of procedures, policies, programs, and client service standards.

UCSF Human Resources aims to attract, develop, and retain outstanding and diverse people. Its stated priorities include providing an outstanding customer experience, leading workforce strategies, fostering continuous improvement, and demonstrating value to the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience or training.
• At least three years of progressive experience in HR or Compensation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the compensation function and general knowledge of other HR areas.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing compensation programs for a client group and understanding of their effects on HR and the organization.
• Strong analytical skills, including complex data analysis and modeling, and the ability to develop recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use tools needed for comprehensive, detailed analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with UCSF leaders and other HR areas.
• Ability to collaborate with client groups and HR colleagues and complete multiple assignments on time.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines.
• Project management and market-pricing skills.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating risk and informing decision-making in a complex environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience consulting with leaders about compensation and its role in talent management.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Previous experience in a large Academic Medical Center environment.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or PeopleSoft, Cognos reporting, and MarketPay.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on department structures, job classifications, regulatory requirements, and job description development.
• Evaluate and classify jobs, analyze employee compensation, and administer compensation programs and total rewards initiatives to promote fair and equitable pay.
• Conduct compensation data and market analyses, interpret findings, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Review proposed salary adjustments for consistency with established guidelines, policies, and practices and to promote fair and equitable pay.
• Advise management on state and federal regulations, compensation policies, HR procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Consult with recruiters and hiring managers on salary setting for new employees.
• Interpret market-based compensation survey data to support talent and retention goals.
• Serve as a point person for compensation programs and initiatives of limited scope and complexity, such as equity programs, wage scale implementations, at-risk plans, and salary grade evaluations.
• Prepare studies and recommendations on incentive compensation, supplemental pay programs, and other forms of compensation.
• Assist with designing, implementing, and monitoring HR and compensation systems and upgrades.
• Prepare and review job descriptions to ensure consistency with UCSF roles and standards.
• Participate in compensation surveys and collect and analyze competitive salary information; may mentor and oversee others in survey participation and use of market-pricing and salary-survey tools.
• Help prepare and deliver compensation training and communications; identify client needs and draft resources and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Compensation and HR team members toward shared annual goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UCSF directs applicants to information about employee benefits and total compensation; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level