Compensation Analyst

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director, Total Reward and Engagement, the Total Rewards Analyst develops,implements, and administers the job classification and compensation programs across the National University. Provides integrated advice,support, and collaboration to Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) and HR leadership on a wide-range of compensation-related issues.Sustains and ensures consistent program application including base pay, merit, and incentive programs. Recommends and proposes updates andchanges to current programs with attention to internal and external equity. Ensures the compensation program and processes follow federaland state laws. 

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with HRBP and HR leaders on a variety of projects,including compensation program design, job analysis, job description evaluations, and implementation of new programs.
• Providesanalytical and data management collaboration in support of ongoing compensation initiatives.
• Partners with HRBP to provideconsultation on strategic compensation management, organization and job design supporting Business Unit goals, objectives, andinitiatives.
• Supports the annual merit compensation planning process including planning, salary range review, development ofappropriate processes and workflows, pay equity studies and related compensation projects.
• Proactively monitors and analyzes trendsand issues related to compensation programs and external market; performs financial analysis as needed to develop recommendations thatsupports the business strategies and needs.
• Partners with HR Technology Team to ensure compensation needs and updated changesreflect in Workday.
• Participates in various compensation projects.
• Supports the design and development of variouscompensation-related training courses and resources for Human Resources and Management Essentials. Collaborates and partners with theOrganizational Talent and Development (OTD) team.
• Ensures HR data integrity with respect to compensation by supporting routineaudits to job profiles, salary structures, etc. Communicates and corrects data discrepancies, as necessary.
• Conducts and researchmarket data to evaluate the market value of jobs within the organization.  Makes recommendations on appropriate pay gradelevel.
• Maintains pay structure, pay grade, and salary administration guidelines.
• Evaluates and determines Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) status and sustains appropriate documentation regarding analysis. Reviews job classification and reclassificationrequests, quality controls the job classification process for both existing and newly created positions.
• Support the completion ofannual compensation and benefit surveys.
• Ensures compliance with the Federal, State, and local regulatoryrequirements.
• Maintains and update database of all job descriptions according to standard functional areas.
• Develops anddocuments processes and/or procedures for continuous improvement and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Other dutiesas assigned.    

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Mathematics, or relatedfield, required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of compensation relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of years ofexperience in analyzing, designing, and administering compensation programs.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designationpreferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate) experience is required.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour and equal payregulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, business acumen, independent thinker, customer service, attention to detail,follow-up and follow through.
• Ability to demonstrate sound awareness and business insight, applying this to human resources andcompensation.
• Demonstrates high integrity in maintaining sensitive data.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communicationskills with experience presenting recommendations to internal and external key stakeholders/leaders.
• Strong proficiency in MicrosoftOffice applications such as Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, and HRIS system.
• Workday knowledge and experience arepreferred.
• Strong knowledge of general Human Resources policies and practices.
• Strong organization and time managementskills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
• Strong ability to actively seek opportunities to consult, influence,build and sustain successful relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplishbusiness objectives.
• Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supportshonesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself. 
• Develops new insights into situations; questions conventionalapproaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs and processes.  Ability to generateand/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability toappropriately communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectivelyorally and in writing, including translating technical language to a non-technical nature.
• Ability to use empathetic listeningskills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty, and resourcefulness.
• Ability tomaintain and build strong positive working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, administrators, students and the generalpublic.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in afast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Travel:  N/A

#LI-CC1

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate'squalifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for thisposition. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one componentof National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach toemployee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings,please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits,please click here.

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $73,535.00 - $95,436.00

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality,diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating asupportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing asense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National Universityis a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learnersand working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supportsdiversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against anyemployee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative andcreative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equalconsideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity ofrace, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion,ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.