University of Southern California

Compensation Analyst

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University Park, CA

In-Office

88K-125K Annually

Edtech

The Role

USC's Human Resources Compensation department is seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to join their team. The Compensation Analyst will be responsible for assisting management in the administration and implementation of staff compensation program(s) and initiatives.

Job Accountabilities:

Assists in the administration and implementation of staff compensation programs and initiatives.
Leverages analytics tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, Tableau, etc.) to improve efficiency, support conversations with client groups, assess the competitiveness of compensation ranges. and guide decision-making processes.
Advises HR partners on various compensation matters (e.g., selection of appropriate job classification, reclassifications and internal promotions, and internal/external benchmarking.
Reviews and approves requests for new positions, completes thorough job evaluations, and makes recommendations to guide successful outcomes.
Conducts job evaluations related to school/department reclassifications, internal promotions, and reorganization requests. Utilizes various sources (e.g., position questionnaires, job descriptions, HR partners) to determine most appropriate job classification.
Reviews proposed compensation change requests to ensure appropriateness, internal consistency and external competitiveness. Applies job evaluation techniques to determine equitable compensation rates within the university.
Reviews submitted documentation for job and/or compensation change requests and determines appropriate next steps based on internal guidelines, and ensuring wage/salary compliance.
Assists with completion and submittal of compensation market surveys, and maintenance of job and compensation data in internal systems.
Ensures appropriate use of job descriptions for posting of new positions, and accuracy and completeness of information.
Assists in the maintenance of job and compensation data in internal systems
Participates in submitting data to external market surveys. Gathers requested information, determines appropriate matches and submits information and survey responses, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
4 years' compensation experience as an analyst in a corporate or university environment.
Working knowledge of compensation best practices, principles, methodologies, theories and wage and hour regulations.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating job content and writing accurate and comprehensive job descriptions.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,436.27.00 - $105,000.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
2 years
Minimum Skills:
Experience as an analyst in compensation, human resources, finance, or a related field.
Ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
Knowledge of mathematics and statistical analysis and presentation of data.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, able to interface and communicate with all levels of employees. Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.