Compensation Analyst III

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Compensation Analyst III

Human Resource Administration

Georgia State University

The Department of Classification and Compensation coordinates the university’s staff job classification process. We help establish new staff positions and reclassify existing ones. We also assist with compensation ranges and strategic job design.

Are you passionate about ensuring employees are compensated fairly for the work they perform? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. The department of Classification and Compensation at Georgia State University seeks to hire an experienced Compensation Analyst III to join our team.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compensation Analyst III provides advanced-level expertise in compensation analysis, classification, and workforce planning. This role serves as a senior consultant to HR leadership and organizational partners, supporting complex compensation initiatives, ensuring data integrity, and driving process improvements. The position may act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Associate Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

Compensation Consulting & Classification

· Provide advanced HR consultation on complex compensation actions, including reorganizations, comprehensive classification reviews and evaluations of minimum hiring standards.

· Conduct desk audits to asses job duties, responsibilities, and appropriate classification.

· Assist in the creation and revision of job specifications, including drafting documentation, assigning job codes, and updating systems and internal records.

Market Analysis & Compensation Strategy

· Conduct in-depth market analysis to evaluate the competitiveness of compensation programs.

· Asses pay grade assignments and develop data-driven recommendations based on internal equity and external benchmarks.

· Coordinate and complete external market surveys; serve as liaison with compensation survey vendors.

Data Analysis & Compliance

· Analyze compensation and workforce data trends to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.

· Perform data audits and update records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.

Process Improvement & Documentation

· Collaborate with the Assistant Director to lead process-mapping initiatives related to large-scale compensation structure changes.

· Evaluate workflows, develop standard operating procedures, and recommend process improvements.

· Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of compensation processes for internal use and broader organizational transparency.

Training, Leadership & Support

· Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to junior staff.

· Serve as a consultant and resource to Human Resource Officers and other stakeholders.

· Act as lead in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuring continuity of operations and project oversight.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Excellent consulting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work with sensitive information

Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and function independently.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with leaders at all levels.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Five (5) or more years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation, and/or HR data analytics, at least three of which must have been in compensation.

Experience in a public sector or higher education setting.

Experience with compensation tools such Payscale and/or Salary.com

Familiarity with a variety of salary surveys (e.g., CUPA-HR, Mercer, WTW, Culpepper).

Experience using enterprise level ERP/HRIS systems such as Workday.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

College/Business Unit
Open until filled

Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/29/26, 12:52:57 PM

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.