Compensation Analyst

Minimum Hiring Qualifications\: 

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

Preferred Hiring Qualifications\: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• One to three years of professional experience in compensation, classification, or a closely related area.
• Experience in higher education, state agency or a similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience conducting market pricing, salary analysis, job evaluation, and classification reviews.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration practices, and internal equity analysis.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Compensation Analyst I

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 I 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.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position will assist with the coordination of a campus wide classification and compensation program for staff employees. 

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

·        Processes classification and compensation requests related to reclassifications and/or pay changes on a first in/first out basis.

·        Conducts analysis of internal and market equity.

·        Assists with classifying new and existing staff positions; discusses recommendations with managers and supervisors.

·        Assists with the revisions and/or development of job specifications for new and existing positions.

·        Updates internal class & comp documentation accordingly.

·        Assists with conducting workshops and training sessions on classification and compensation systems, policies and procedures.

·        Assists with monitoring the class & comp email box to address inquires and provide general assistance.

·        May assist the team with conducting desk audits, internal offers, and comprehensive classification reviews for a given unit or department.

·        Assists in the development of classification and compensation polices, procedures, and manuals (internal and external).

·        Assist with special projects.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.