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Compensation Associate

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Chicago, IL, USA
65K-70K Annually
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Chicago, IL, USA
65K-70K Annually
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Serve as a consultant to HR partners by administering compensation policies, performing compensation audits, participating in market data surveys, maintaining market data libraries, contributing to job evaluation and peer review processes, and supporting delivery of equitable, competitive compensation programs.
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Department

OPS HR - University Compensation and Performance


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.


Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


Minimum Qualifications

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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Preferred Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions

  • Remote work schedule.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (preferred)
  • References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

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

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits 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.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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