Compensation Associate, HR​/Recruitment

About the Department UChicago Human Resources is dedicated to building institutional capacity to advance the University’s mission in providing excellence in education, research and innovation. UChicago Compensation leads the design and implementation of broad-based compensation activities for University staff. We partner together with HR Community members to ensure pay decisions are externally competitive and internally equitable, promote pay for performance, and encourage fiscal responsibility.

UChicago Compensation leads the design and implementation of broad-based compensation activities for University staff. We partner together with HR Community members to ensure pay decisions are externally competitive and internally equitable, promote pay for performance, and encourage fiscal responsibility.

Reporting to the Compensation and Performance Management Manager, the Compensation Associate serves as a consultant to the broader HR Community throughout campus. Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance. Proven analytical and communication capabilities to enable the delivery of impactful and effective compensation programs.

• Administers compensation policies, processes, and governance.
• Performs various compensation audits.
• Participates in market data surveys.
• Expands and maintains market data portfolio and library.
• Contributes to the job evaluation process, including facilitating internal peer reviews and external competitive assessments.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Education:
  
  Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as human resources, finance, or business administration.

Experience:

Previous experience in a decentralized environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Demonstrated technology experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, such as vlookups, pivot tables, data visualization, etc. Workday experience.

Preferred Competencies Customer service orientation and communication skills. Utilize critical thinking skills to draw conclusions / solve problems. Project management skills and work and learn independently. Demonstrates high level of professionalism and personal integrity. Presentation, consultation, and group facilitation skills.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Remote work schedule.

University Human Resources Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Eligible Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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