Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: STEPS Compensation Analyst
• Requisition Number: TE09209
• Department Name: 3J541:
  
  Compensation
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00
• Type of Position: Temporary
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 7 years of compensation experience
• Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods working from a computer/laptop screen.
• Shift: 1st shift may require evening work depending upon organizational needs.
• Final date to receive applications: 03/12/2026

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

• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Certified Compensation Professional preferred. Excel, Market Databases

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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 Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.