Senior Compensation Analyst

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At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system.

Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.

Employee Services provides the CU community with excellent services from recruitment to retirement. This office provides technical expertise while administering benefits, professional development, payroll, individual tax management, and strategic HR programs. The functional areas of Employee Services include Payroll, Technologies, Benefits, Retirement, Financial Education, Learning and Development, International Tax and Human Resources.

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves in a specialist capacity to assist the University of Colorado’s System Administration HR team in performing complex compensation analysis, job level and classification reviews, support of unique compensation requests, annual pay program cycles and activities, and support of data and tools. This role will provide guidance and consultation to the System HR Team HR Partners, and when requested, to System departments and managers, by advising on best practices to attract, motivate, and retain talent while driving sound and compliant employment decisions.

This position reports to the Compensation and Talent Program Manager and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado, with the expectation of being in the office in Denver, CO, 1-3 days a month.

Please note, leadership may adjust in‑office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Collects and provides analysis for activities associated with major annual compensation cycles and projects, in consultation with the Manager and Program Director including:
  • Annual Pay Range Updates:
    Coordinates,…