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Compensation Analyst III - 530571

Employer
The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $69,200 - Midpoint: $89,900 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization: 506152 - Compensation

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. If an applicant is selected and will request to work from a state where the University does not currently have other regular employees, that applicant may be referred to the University’s 3rd Party Employer of Record, nextSource, to serve as the official employer.

Job Summary: The Compensation Analyst III administers and leads staff compensation and classification programs and complex projects for the University. Ensures compliance local, state(s), and federal laws. Analyzes and evaluates positions for appropriate titles, pay ranges, and organizational hierarchy to maintain external competitiveness and internal consistency. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may supervise to other Analysts. Provides guidance to HR Business Partners.

Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama is embarking to transition the on-premises finance and HCM ERP systems to a modern cloud platform. This position is time-limited to the duration of the project due to additional department staffing needs while engaged in this project, but could lead to regular employment at the University.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of compensation experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of compensation experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, including faculty and staff. Effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. Self-directed, and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to effectively communicate with department representatives and employees at all levels on topics of varied complexity. Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing compensation. Advanced knowledge of current job markets and trends. Expertise in compensation principles and practices. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations. High proficiency in Excel. Ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organizational Development. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Experience reviewing position descriptions for classification and FLSA status. Experience in higher education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Organization

The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.

Our Mission

The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.

Our Vision

The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.

Our Core Values

The University of Alabama is committed to:

  • Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
  • Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
  • Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
  • Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.

Our Strategic Goals

  • Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
  • Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
  • Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.

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