Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Minimum Compensation Experience

Minimum of 7 years of compensation experience

N/A

Must be able to sit for extended periods working from a computer/laptop screen.

1st shift may require evening work depending upon organizational needs.

The Compensation department in UK HR is looking for a STEPS Compensation Analyst
.

This role’s key responsibilities are:

• Support the design, administration, and ongoing evaluation of compensation programs for a healthcare organization
• Conduct market pricing
• Job evaluations
• Data analysis

This role’s key responsibilities help support the hiring, promotions, reclassification’s, and annual compensations processes while ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The STEPS Compensation Analyst partners closely with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational strategy.

Certified Compensation Professional Preferred.

• Excel
• Market Databases

No

Certified Compensation Professional preferred. Excel, Market Databases

Final date to receive applications 03/12/2026

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate the number of years experience you have in healthcare compensation.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 6 years
  • More than 6 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * Do you hold a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation?
  • Yes
  • No, but I am actively pursuing this
  • No
• * Describe your paid employment experience working with compensation and/or job classification.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What experience do you have conducting job analysis and development.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you led or played a key role in a compensation-related project (e.g., acquisition, job architecture overhaul, pay equity analysis)?
  • Yes, I've led multiple complex projects
  • Yes, I've led a compensation project
  • Yes, I've supported key compensation projects
  • No

• Resume

• Cover Letter