Compensation Analyst jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Our campus is located in Scotts Valley CA, amongst beautiful redwood trees and coastal mountains. Be a member of UCSC's Compensation team and collaborate with colleagues from several campus departments.

Do you have:

• experience with salary survey methodologies and market analysis?
• knowledge to develop and implement compensation programs?
• analytical skills to conduct diverse analysis, present findings and make recommendations?
• experience with data reports, data analytics and creating plans based on findings?
• highly-effective communication and interpersonal skills?
• a desire for a hybrid work environment @ 1-2 days/week in the office?

If you answer "yes" to the above, check out our job posting and consider applying

Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz include:
* Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
* UC Retirement Plans
* Life Insurance / Legal Insurance / Discounted Pet Insurance
* 14 Paid Holidays Plus Accrued Vacation & Sick Leave
* Employee Discount Programs and much more...

Hybrid schedule: 1-2 days per week on-site.

Location: UCSC Scotts Valley Campus, 100 Enterprise Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

NOTIFICATIONS

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California's COVID-19 vaccine program.

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The IRD for this job is: 03-25-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Staff Human Resources (SHR) is dedicated to building a strong and healthy university by propelling the university mission, engaging and developing people, empowering our campus partners, building trust and teamwork and providing excellent Human Resource services. SHR is responsible for providing leadership to the campus in the areas of Benefits, Business Administration, Compensation/Classification, Policy interpretation, HR Business systems, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employee & Labor Relations.

More information can be found at: https://shr.ucsc.edu/index.html

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Staff Human Resources Compensation & Classification Director, the Principal Compensation Analyst is responsible for consultation services to University Extension's senior leaders & management regarding job leveling, complex compensation analysis and assessment of market position to align with the Division's compensation philosophy, project management and oversight or development of programs with a continuous process improvement mindset. The Principal Compensation Analyst will also provide guidance, evaluation and information on job classification, placement, career pathways, complex compensation evaluations, job leveling, and analysis of market data to assess the division's and organization's competitive position. The position is also responsible for providing policy interpretation and dissemination of information to University Extension (UNEX).

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $111,150 - $131,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Scotts Valley Campus/Hybrid

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 000613 (COMPENSATION ANL 4)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

35% - Programs & Initiatives

• In collaboration with SHR Compensation team, Talent Acquisition, System-wide compensation and the Labor Relations team, identify and coordinate the updating of Job Standards /Specifications for represented and non-represented positions. Based on market information, research possible classifications relevant to UC Santa Cruz, work with Director of Compensation and in collaboration with University of California, Office of the President (UCOP), explore and initiate the process to make classifications available.
• Conduct compensation market trends analysis, special market studies, where appropriate, to validate or establish competitive pay strategies for specific jobs. Research and analyze pay structures specific to unit needs. Explore alternatives in collaboration with UCOP.
• Participate in division initiatives to support other compensation related projects with the Compensation team and/or internal and external clients.
• In collaboration with UNEX, utilize the existing UC, UCSC, UNEX data, to develop, and maintain a 3-year market competitiveness, salary equity and retention plan for the unit.

35% - Strategy & Communication

• Maintain a detailed understanding of client needs and identify strategies and resources to support organizational mission and values.
• Maintain an understanding of short term, mid term and long term goals for organization, units and staffing.
• Keep abreast of campus and UC policies and practices and provide practical information as needed to support the client.
• Work collaboratively with managers to achieve the best workable solutions within policies, collective bargaining agreements and guidelines.
• Anticipate, communicate and escalate as appropriate, potential unintended consequences of proposed programs or changes to UC and campus policies and how it may affect the operational and strategic objectives of campus divisions.
• Apprise division of upcoming UCSC and/or UCOP compensation and/or classification changes that may impact the unit.

30% - Compensation & Classification

• Identify, analyze and recommend classification and best compensation practices in accordance with UCSC and system-wide position comparisons and salary scales, other UCs and UCOP position comparisons.
• Provide comprehensive guidance to managers on the development of job descriptions and conduct job evaluations for a wide variety of jobs and levels.
• Review requests for new or revised job descriptions and assess existing classifications for an accurate reflection of job duties and classification, identify discrepancies and make corrections if needed. Confer regularly with UNEX management during the job evaluation process.
• Confer regularly with managers and supervisors on a variety of compensation issues including pay equity and market competitiveness.
• Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve highly complex compensation-related problems with impact across multiple departments or the organization.
• Review proposed salary adjustments and make recommendations to UNEX management and supervisors.
• Provide strategic guidance on classification process, organizational and departmental restructures in alignment with classification policy and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and /or training.
• Experience identifying existing and/or developing compensation systems and processes that align to strategic objectives and interest-holder's needs, as well as training to those processes and systems.
• Experience compiling, organizing, evaluating and analyzing statistics and data, including use of database report writing.
• Experience using standard computing tools including, Google Suites, Microsoft Office applications, databases, web-based research tools, PowerPoint, with advanced Excel skills; Pivot Tables, Vlookups, Statistical Charts with the ability to learn new systems and computing tools.
• Advanced knowledge of classification and compensation functions and applicable practices and programs.
• Advanced knowledge to develop and implement compensation programs for the organization and understands how they and other initiatives may impact various areas of human resources.
• Advanced knowledge of other areas of human resources.
• Advanced knowledge of business systems and software programs.
• Thorough knowledge of salary survey methodologies and market analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills to conduct diverse analysis; develop and present findings and recommendations.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Highly effective written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly effective verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly effective listening skills with the ability to listen perceptively and convey awareness and understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and participate in, initiate and/or lead difficult conversations.
• Ability to recognize issues that have organizational impact or future implications and advise manager(s) appropriately.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and maintain discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Staff Human Resource Management (SHRM) certificate.
• Certified Compensation Professional credential.
• Experience working in Compensation and/or Classification at a UC location, or in another higher education institution.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of university policies and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate has the option to work a hybrid work schedule. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• This position requires the ability to report to campus to work in-person as operationally required, with reasonable notice as determined by your manager; travel expenses not covered.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.