Global Compensation Analyst II

Global Compensation Analyst II

Office of Compensation

Exempt, Regular, Full Time, Pay Grade 2.3

Location: Hybrid (Onsite presence determined by leadership)

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Global Compensation Analyst II to join our Compensation Rewards team. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who can translate compensation data into actionable insights and support key compensation programs across a global workforce. You will leverage Workday, modern technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities—to enhance reporting, improve processes, and inform pay decisions. 

Job Duties

As a Compensation Analyst II, you will focus on analysis, insight generation, and program support: 

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using external survey data and internal job information 

• Analyze compensation metrics (e.g., compa-ratio, pay equity indicators, market positioning) and translate findings into clear recommendations 

• Support compensation cycles in Workday, including data validation, process monitoring, and issue resolution 

• Assist in developing dashboards and reports to improve visibility into compensation trends and outcomes 

• Identify patterns, anomalies, and risks in compensation data and recommend appropriate actions 

• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to support offers, promotions, and job changes 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of compensation processes through automation and workflow optimization 

• Support enhancements to Workday and reporting tools to improve efficiency and scalability 

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field 

• Two years of Compensation experience 

• Hands-on experience with Workday (reporting, data management, or compensation processes) 

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) 

• Ability to interpret data and clearly communicate insights to stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) 

• Experience leveraging automation or AI-supported tools in reporting or data analysis 

• Experience in a global or multi-state compensation environment 

• CCP certification (or progress toward certification) 

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.

• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).

• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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