Senior Compensation Analyst in Human Resources

Senior Compensation AnalystUTHealth Houston is seeking to expand our human resources team with a Senior Compensation Analyst who will support management and senior leadership positions across the University and our clinical areas. This employee provides advanced-level content expertise in developing, implementing, communicating, and administering University compensation programs and policies in order to recruit, develop, and retain a high-caliber workforce. This employee consults with, provides guidance, and maintains strong relationships with business partners to achieve positive and effective outcomes supporting university and departmental business objectives. The focus will also be on administering award and bonus programs, completing market reviews, administering merit, and evaluating equity throughout the university. You must have at least four years of applicable experience, with a compensation and clinical, or higher education background preferred. This senior-level analyst will need to move quickly, possess critical thinking skills, have superior customer service skills, and effectively communicate with institutional, educational, and clinical leadership. This is a Full-time role that is classified as salaried and exempt. Currently, this role is completely remote within the Greater Houston area. Still, there will be times when you will need to come into the office in the Texas Medical Center to attend meetings or assist with projects in person. You will be eligible for all UTHealth Houston benefits, including healthcare coverage and participation in a pension plan run by the State of Texas.What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas's resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us, you won't want to leave. We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employeesGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrueLongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension planWe take care of our employeesAs a world-renowned institution, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer work/life services such as...Free financial and legal counselingFree mental health counseling servicesGym membership discounts and access to wellness programsOther employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.Resources for child and elder carePlus many morePosition Summary:Provides advanced-level content expertise in developing, implementing, communicating, and administering University compensation programs and policies in order to recruit, develop, and retain a high-caliber workforce. Consults with, provides guidance to, and maintains strong relationships with business partners to achieve positive and effective outcomes in support of university and departmental business objectives.Position Key Accountabilities:Responsible for job analysis, job evaluation, and maintenance of university job descriptions and classification structure.Researches market data to analyze the competitiveness of compensation practices, and makes recommendations to management.Monitors and audits pay practices to ensure compliance with the University policies and guidelines.Responsible for the development of pay programs, including salary structure changes, merit programs, incentive programs, and other special pay programs.Participates in the development and implementation of salary administration policies and guidelines.Prepares reports and performs extensive analysis of compensation data.Presents findings and recommendations for action to University Leadership.Prepares and delivers communications to the organization to keep them informed and aware of compensation programs.Responds to ad hoc requests concerning Federal and State laws and regulations; UT-H policies and practices; standard business practices, and local and national trends.Researches, analyzes, and understands various federal and state regulations to ensure compliance in compensation programs and policies.Functions as a departmental and organizational technical expert in the area of compensation, interpreting information, and providing professional advice and counseling.May participate in salary surveys.May serve as a lead to other compensation staff members.Other duties and projects as assigned.Certification/Skills:Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Must have excellent MS Office skills, especially advanced-level Excel and Access skills. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) by WorldatWork preferred.Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field or experience in lieu of degree.Minimum Experience:Four years of compensation experience.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.