Compensation Analyst

University of Wisconsin Stout•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Compensation Manager, this role is responsible for supporting compensation and classification activities through consultation, reporting, and analysis. The position reviews and approves compensation and classification requests; maintains classification policies, procedures, and programs; participates in compensation surveys and market-pricing activities; and leverages HR and compensation data to support decision-making, compliance activities, and alignment with divisional and institutional goals. The role also serves as a resource for HR and workforce reporting, preparing recurring and ad hoc reports, metrics, and analyses for institutional and regulatory reporting needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Two years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, human resources, or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to analyze, validate, and interpret HR or compensation-related data and present findings in a clear and actionable manner
Experience working with HRIS or compensation systems
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact with employees and leaders at all organizational levels
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and data analysis techniques used to validate, interpret, and report HR and compensation data.
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to provide compensation consultation, reporting, and analytical support to Universities of Wisconsin Administration and UW institutions
Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures
Knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation principles, methods, and procedures
Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to validate and interpret HR data, identify trends, and communicate findings to diverse audiences
Ability to interpret and apply compensation and classification policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently
Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin employee classifications, compensation structures, and HR business processes

Nice To Haves

Experience creating recurring reports, dashboards, and/or data visualizations to support HR, compensation, or compliance activities; experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) is a plus
Experience reviewing and validating large data sets for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with HR policies and business processes
Experience supporting compensation and classification, including job evaluation, market pricing, salary administration, or compensation consultation
Previous experience using MarketPay (or similar market-pricing platform) for job benchmarking and market pricing analysis

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis and provide consultation regarding compensation issues and program direction, and ensure compensation policies and procedures are maintained and aligned with industry best practices and organizational vision.
Participate in salary surveys and conduct classification and compensation studies of market data, review current practices, and recommend improvements to leadership to align with strategic initiatives and objectives.
Create and revise standard job descriptions in alignment with the established organizational structure and approved methodology.
Serve as a liaison to human resources staff providing organizational information, reviewing and analyzing data, and recommending solutions for routine pay scenarios in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws.
Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of strategic compensation and classification initiatives and objectives.
Work on the regular maintenance of the compensation program, taking initiative to evaluate its effectiveness, achievement of goals, budgetary aspects, etc., and recommend improvements to leadership where necessary.
Maintain reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools to disseminate Human Resources (HR), compensation, and compliance-related statistical reports and information.
Utilize data reporting tools to retrieve, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations.
Analyze and interpret data to provide insights to support business decisions.
Serve as liaison and contact for internal and external stakeholders for HR-related reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics.
Take initiative to audit data and propose solutions.
Manage membership participation for UWSA and other institutions for organizations like MarketPay, CUPAHR, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.