Senior Compensation Analyst

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Profile Title

Compensation Specialist Senior

Job Description Summary

Research and analyze data to provide clients with salary offer and adjustment recommendations based on market and internal peer data that support recruitment and retention. Evaluate job descriptions to determine appropriate classification, job level, and job profile. Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding salary management and compliance issues. Interpret compensation policies and monitor pay practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Complete salary surveys. Support annual merit increase program and special projects.

In addition to all duties above the Senior Compensation Analyst takes a lead role in special projects including but not limited to compensation initiatives, market studies, development of training modules, maintenance of job architecture, salary structures, and compensation software, submission of required state reporting and dual employment reporting. Also supports the Executive Director and Director with report writing to senior leadership, executive compensation, communications, and development of staff level team members.

Job Description

Compensation Analyst duties includes:

• Analyze and provide staff salary offer/adjustment recommendations to clients that support recruitment and retention and that are based on market data and internal peer data.
• Evaluate and analyze job descriptions to determine the appropriate classification, job level, and job profile based on University's compensation system and FLSA.
• Provide advice/guidance to clients regarding individual, department or school-wide salary management and compliance issues such as FLSA, pay equity and legally defensible pay practices.
• Interpret compensation policies; monitor pay practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Review and ensure appropriateness of compensation events in the Workday inbox.
• Respond to compensation related tickets from Solution Center.
• Complete salary surveys and ensure submission of accurate data on a timely basis.
• Support the annual merit increase program.
• Assist with special projects including but not limited to research, compile and analyze data - producing visuals to support reporting to senior leadership, FLSA updates, compliance with state minimum wage and salary threshold, compensation software, compensation programs, job architecture, salary structures, and training presentations.
• As needed – partner with Staff and Labor regarding restructures and support for contract negotiations. May write/edit position descriptions.
• Other additional duties as assigned.

In addition to all duties above the Senior Compensation Analyst takes a lead role in special projects